Iron oxide imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported iron oxide worth $2.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.0 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 | $2.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 3.0K t |
Where Algeria imports iron oxide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
Product types under HS 2821
| 2821.10 | Iron oxides and hydroxides | 100% |
| 2821.20 | Earth colours: containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3 | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria iron oxide imports (HS 2821): 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 2821: Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3.
Common questions
What is the value of iron oxide imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported iron oxide worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron oxide to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (8%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of iron oxide to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2020 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron oxide?
The HS code for iron oxide is heading 2821. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2821.10 (100% of the value) and 2821.20 (0%).
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