Steel shapes imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported steel shapes worth $172.8 million (244.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $264.1 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 | $172.8M | 244.7K t |
| 2023 | $253.3M | 300.8K t |
| 2022 | $111.0M | 122.2K t |
| 2021 | $122.9M | 161.5K t |
| 2020 | $150.8M | 288.6K t |
| 2019 | $194.9M | 347.0K t |
| 2018 | $264.1M | 411.2K t |
| 2017 | $193.7M | 336.6K t |
Where Algeria imports steel shapes from
Most of the value came from Bahrain (24%), China (21%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $41.3M | 24% |
| China | $35.9M | 21% |
| Turkey | $29.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $28.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.5M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $5.2M | 3% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $3.0M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 25% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 23% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 18% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 13% |
| 7216.40 | Steel angles and T-sections | 12% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 7.6% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 1.4% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes exports from Algeria
Exports of steel shapes by Algeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Tunisia alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 99% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.7% |
| France | $18K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel shapes worth $172.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Algeria?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($41.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel shapes to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $193.7 million in 2017 to $172.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $264.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export steel shapes?
Yes. Algeria exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $169.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7216.10 (25% of the value) and 7216.32 (23%).
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