Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel wire by Algeria reached $3.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.5 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 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 13.3K t |
Where Algeria imports zinc-coated steel wire from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Portugal (23%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel wire exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $2.0 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Portugal alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.1M | 52% |
| Tunisia | $930K | 46% |
| Romania | $22K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($977 thousand), followed by Portugal (23%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also export zinc-coated steel wire?
Yes. Algeria exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Tunisia and Romania. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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