Stainless steel sheet imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel sheet by Algeria reached $16.8 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.6 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 | $16.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 5.7K t |
Where Algeria imports stainless steel sheet from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 52% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 28% |
| France | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $952K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $300K | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $271K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $253K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $171K | 1% |
| Spain | $110K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.34 | Very thin cold-rolled stainless | 41% |
| 7219.33 | Thin cold-rolled stainless | 17% |
| 7219.22 | Hot-rolled stainless plate | 14% |
| 7219.90 | Stainless sheet (other processing) | 8.2% |
| 7219.32 | Medium cold-rolled stainless | 5.9% |
| 7219.35 | Cold-rolled stainless foil | 5.8% |
| 7219.21 | Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet | 2.7% |
| 7219.11 | Very thick stainless coil | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
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 stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219): 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 7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported stainless steel sheet worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Italy (28%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless steel sheet to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7219.34 (40% of the value) and 7219.33 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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