Steel structural sections imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $202.4 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (76.7 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $788.7 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 | $202.4M | 76.7K t |
| 2023 | $241.6M | 90.0K t |
| 2022 | $208.3M | 48.7K t |
| 2021 | $88.0M | 37.6K t |
| 2020 | $145.0M | 65.9K t |
| 2019 | $260.6M | 124.1K t |
| 2018 | $558.6M | 222.0K t |
| 2017 | $788.7M | 324.4K t |
Where Algeria imports steel structural sections from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Turkey (10%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 72% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 13% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 7.8% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 4.1% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Algeria
Exports of steel structural sections by Algeria reached $430 thousand in 2024 (548 tonnes). Mauritania alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $224K | 52% |
| Italy | $157K | 37% |
| Brunei | $19K | 4.4% |
| Niger | $14K | 3.2% |
| France | $11K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $6K | 1.4% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel structural sections worth $202.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($86.7 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $788.7 million in 2017 to $202.4 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $788.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $311.7 million a year.
Does Algeria also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Algeria exported $430 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Italy and Brunei. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $202.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (72% of the value) and 7308.40 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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