Tin rods imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.0 million of tin rods in 2024 (58 tonnes). Value rose 68% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.0M | 58 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 30 t |
| 2021 | $388K | 20 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 67 t |
| 2019 | $939K | 57 t |
| 2018 | $730K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 112 t |
Where Algeria imports tin rods from
France alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 68% |
| Tunisia | $393K | 20% |
| China | $243K | 12% |
| United States | $9K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.68 per kg, 45% above the world average of $23.88. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria tin rods imports (HS 8003): 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 8003: Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Common questions
What is the value of tin rods imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported tin rods worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin rods to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Tunisia (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.68 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $23.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tin rods to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin rods?
The HS code for tin rods is heading 8003. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8003.00. It sits in HS chapter 80 (tin; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8003 page.
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