Steel wire ropes imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire ropes by Algeria reached $28.3 million in 2024 (21.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $28.3M | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 11.5K t |
Where Algeria imports steel wire ropes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.6M | 62% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 12% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 11% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| France | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Tunisia | $589K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $328K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $248K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $230K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $155K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 96% |
| 7312.90 | Steel wire rope | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.04, 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 wire ropes imports (HS 7312): 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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported steel wire ropes worth $28.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.04 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 ropes to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $28.3 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (96% of the value) and 7312.90 (4%).
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