Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $157.5 million (218.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $157.5M | 218.9K t |
| 2023 | $103.9M | 107.6K t |
| 2022 | $124.0M | 106.9K t |
| 2021 | $98.9M | 90.1K t |
| 2020 | $96.0M | 125.9K t |
| 2019 | $87.7M | 113.5K t |
| 2018 | $131.7M | 142.8K t |
| 2017 | $107.9M | 126.4K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $145.3M | 92% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $172K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $85K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $157.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($145.3 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.9 million in 2017 to $157.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $113.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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