Steel needles imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.1 million of steel needles in 2024 (433 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.8 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 | $2.1M | 433 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 483 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 256 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 197 t |
| 2020 | $953K | 216 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 322 t |
| 2018 | $987K | 250 t |
| 2017 | $709K | 290 t |
Where Algeria imports steel needles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 91% |
| France | $171K | 8% |
| Canada | $17K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7319
| 7319.40 | Safety pins | 53% |
| 7319.90 | Sewing and knitting needles | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7319.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, 50% below the world average of $9.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria steel needles imports (HS 7319): 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 7319: Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of steel needles imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel needles worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 433 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel needles to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (8%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of steel needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $9.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel needles to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $709 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel needles?
The HS code for steel needles is heading 7319. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7319.40 (53% of the value) and 7319.90 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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