Steel drums imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $76.1 million of steel drums in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 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 | $76.1M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $59.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $58.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $42.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $55.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $61.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.4M | 19.4K t |
Where Algeria imports steel drums from
The largest suppliers were France (23%), Portugal (20%), Tunisia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 78% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 16% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
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 drums imports (HS 7310): 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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel drums worth $76.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Portugal (20%) and Tunisia (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel drums to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.4 million in 2017 to $76.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (78% of the value) and 7310.29 (16%).
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