Metal rivets imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.3 million of metal rivets in 2024 (518 tonnes). Value rose 188% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.3M | 518 t |
| 2023 | $796K | 113 t |
| 2022 | $849K | 123 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 262 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 262 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 84 t |
Where Algeria imports metal rivets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 77% |
| France | $457K | 20% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, 56% below the world average of $10.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 metal rivets imports (HS 8308.20): 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 8308.20: Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal rivets imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported metal rivets worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 188% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal rivets to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (20%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal rivets to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal rivets?
The HS code for metal rivets is subheading 8308.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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