Steel chain imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel chain by Algeria reached $13.7 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 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 | $13.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Algeria imports steel chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 53% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 12% |
| France | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $908K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $712K | 5.2% |
| United States | $671K | 4.9% |
| India | $539K | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $181K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $149K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $144K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 33% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 26% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 16% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 15% |
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 6.1% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 1.9% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 1.5% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
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 steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel chain worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Germany (12%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 991% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel chain to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (33% of the value) and 7315.81 (26%).
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