Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.2 million of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 17.0K t |
Where Algeria imports hot-rolled rectangular steel bar from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 75% |
| Poland | $357K | 11% |
| Turkey | $107K | 3.3% |
| China | $105K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $100K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $63K | 2% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar exports from Algeria
Exports of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar by Algeria reached $639 thousand in 2024 (797 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $629K | 99% |
| Mauritania | $10K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7214.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported hot-rolled rectangular steel bar worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled rectangular steel bar to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Poland (11%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also export hot-rolled rectangular steel bar?
Yes. Algeria exported $639 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia and Mauritania. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
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