Precious metal scrap exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported precious metal scrap worth $9.3 million (88 tonnes). That is 307% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 281% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 44 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 40 t |
| 2020 | $463K | 17 t |
| 2019 | $14K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Algeria exports precious metal scrap to
United States alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.0M | 65% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 35% |
| Bulgaria | $15K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7112
| 7112.92 | Platinum scrap and waste | 65% |
| 7112.99 | Precious metal scrap (other types) | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.77 per kg, close to the world average of $113.77.
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 scrap exports (HS 7112): 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 7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal scrap exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported precious metal scrap worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 307% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal scrap from Algeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (35%) and Bulgaria (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of precious metal scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $104.77 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $113.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of precious metal scrap from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal scrap?
The HS code for precious metal scrap is heading 7112. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7112.92 (65% of the value) and 7112.99 (35%).
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