Algeria: Sheet Piling Market 2025

Sheet Piling Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian sheet piling market decreased by -88% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a dramatic downturn. Sheet piling consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheet Piling Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2017, the amount of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) exported from Algeria totaled X kg, leveling off at 2016 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sheet piling exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2017 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X kg) was the main destination for sheet piling exports from Algeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average sheet piling export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kuwait.

From 2015 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to 0.0% per year.

Sheet Piling Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) decreased by -88.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,515% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 436% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheet piling imports to Algeria, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) to Algeria, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-21.6% per year) and Belgium (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheet piling import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 104%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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