Narrow steel strips imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported narrow steel strips worth $8.1 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.8 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 | $8.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.8M | 42.3K t |
Where Algeria imports narrow steel strips from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), China (35%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 39% |
| China | $2.8M | 35% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 13% |
| Greece | $574K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $98K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $94K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $84K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $61K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $50K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $48K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 28% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 25% |
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 16% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 16% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 14% |
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported narrow steel strips worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (35%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.8 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7211.29 (28% of the value) and 7211.14 (25%).
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