Plastic-coated steel strip imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel strip by Algeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic-coated steel strip from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 72% |
| Sweden | $191K | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $167K | 8% |
| Turkey | $104K | 5% |
| Italy | $74K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $55K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.65, 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 plastic-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.40): 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 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel strip imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic-coated steel strip worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel strip to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Sweden (9%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel strip to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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