Steel wire imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $11.0 million of steel wire in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.1 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 | $11.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 17.2K t |
Where Algeria imports steel wire from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), China (23%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 42% |
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 31% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 21% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire exports from Algeria
Exports of steel wire by Algeria reached $4.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Tunisia alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
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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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel wire worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (23%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Algeria also export steel wire?
Yes. Algeria exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Portugal and Romania. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7217.10 (42% of the value) and 7217.20 (31%).
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