Steel structure (other) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structure (other) by Algeria reached $146.3 million in 2024 (57.6 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $672.2 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 | $146.3M | 57.6K t |
| 2023 | $206.7M | 78.4K t |
| 2022 | $187.9M | 41.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.9M | 26.3K t |
| 2020 | $115.8M | 51.0K t |
| 2019 | $195.3M | 85.8K t |
| 2018 | $430.1M | 162.3K t |
| 2017 | $672.2M | 263.8K t |
Where Algeria imports steel structure (other) from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structure (other) exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported steel structure (other) worth $332 thousand (402 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (47%), Mauritania (40%), Brunei (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $157K | 47% |
| Mauritania | $133K | 40% |
| Brunei | $19K | 5.7% |
| France | $8K | 2.4% |
| Niger | $8K | 2.4% |
| Tunisia | $6K | 1.8% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria steel structure (other) imports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel structure (other) worth $146.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($73.3 million), followed by Tunisia (10%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structure (other) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $672.2 million in 2017 to $146.3 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $672.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $251.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export steel structure (other)?
Yes. Algeria exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Mauritania and Brunei. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $145.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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