Welding flux imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported welding flux worth $5.2 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 73% more than in 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 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 834 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Algeria imports welding flux from
Most of the value came from Turkey (38%), France (27%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 38% |
| France | $1.4M | 27% |
| China | $652K | 13% |
| Germany | $573K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $195K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $102K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $83K | 1.6% |
| United States | $50K | 1% |
| Sweden | $25K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3810
| 3810.10 | Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials | 63% |
| 3810.90 | Welding electrode coating | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 59% below the world average of $5.11, 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 welding flux imports (HS 3810): 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 3810: Metal-pickling preparations; fluxes etc for soldering, brazing; welding powders, pastes of metal and other materials; preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding flux imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported welding flux worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding flux to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (27%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding flux per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding flux to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding flux?
The HS code for welding flux is heading 3810. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3810.10 (62% of the value) and 3810.90 (38%).
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