Precious metal catalysts imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $11.4 million of precious metal catalysts in 2024 (119 tonnes). That is 3799767% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $11.4M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $0K | - |
| 2022 | $171K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 15 t |
| 2020 | $298K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $12K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 98 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 30 t |
Where Algeria imports precious metal catalysts from
United States alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.7M | 94% |
| Germany | $366K | 3.2% |
| France | $292K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.04 per kg, close to the world average of $115.03.
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 precious metal catalysts imports (HS 3815.12): 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 3815.12: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal catalysts imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported precious metal catalysts worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply precious metal catalysts to Algeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Germany (3%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of precious metal catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $96.04 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $115.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of precious metal catalysts to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal catalysts?
The HS code for precious metal catalysts is subheading 3815.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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