Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coils by Algeria reached $469.6 million in 2024 (798.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $469.6M | 798.5K t |
| 2023 | $346.9M | 521.0K t |
| 2022 | $277.6M | 325.6K t |
| 2021 | $106.8M | 135.4K t |
| 2020 | $130.0M | 305.6K t |
| 2019 | $143.6M | 240.6K t |
| 2018 | $167.3M | 252.1K t |
| 2017 | $266.5M | 466.8K t |
Where Algeria imports hot-rolled steel coils from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 51% |
| 7208.36 | Hot-rolled steel coil thick | 20% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 13% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 8.2% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 3.4% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 1.8% |
| 7208.10 | Hot-rolled patterned steel coil | 1.5% |
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $469.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($343.3 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.69 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 steel coils to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $266.5 million in 2017 to $469.6 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $238.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (51% of the value) and 7208.36 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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