Hot-rolled steel bars exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $70.0 million of hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (122.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2020-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 159% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $181.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70.0M | 122.1K t |
| 2023 | $135.8M | 211.0K t |
| 2022 | $181.9M | 212.6K t |
| 2021 | $149.7M | 189.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 3.0K t |
Where Algeria exports hot-rolled steel bars to
The largest buyer markets were United States (38%), Greece (21%), Spain (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.6M | 38% |
| Greece | $14.9M | 21% |
| Spain | $13.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 10% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 9.1% |
| Colombia | $625K | 0.9% |
| North Macedonia | $365K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $67K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $35K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Small diameter hot-rolled bar | 100% |
| 7213.20 | Free-cutting hot-rolled bar | 0.2% |
| 7213.99 | Large diameter hot-rolled bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel bars imports to Algeria
Imports of hot-rolled steel bars by Algeria reached $36.6 million in 2024 (52.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7213): 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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported hot-rolled steel bars worth $70.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel bars from Algeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by Greece (21%) and Spain (20%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled steel bars from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2020 to $70.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $181.9 million. Over 5 years the average was $107.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also import hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Algeria imported $36.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Germany and China. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (100% of the value) and 7213.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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