Algeria Stainless Steel Products Importers

Verified directory of 14 Algerian stainless steel and industrial hardware trading companies — importers of stainless steel flat-rolled products, fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, washers), industrial fittings, and metal construction materials. Operating across 6 wilayas (provinces) of Algeria.

🇩🇿 Algeria Stainless Steel Market Overview

Algeria is one of Africa's largest importers of stainless steel and industrial hardware products, with annual imports exceeding USD 380 million across all stainless steel categories (2024). The country's stainless steel demand is driven by five major sectors: (1) oil & gas industry — Hassi Messaoud oil hub requires large volumes of stainless steel pipes, flanges, fittings, and bolts for sour-gas-resistant applications (sour service per NACE MR0175); (2) food & beverage processing — dairies, juice producers, breweries, and water bottlers need sanitary-grade stainless steel tanks, piping, and equipment (typically AISI 304L and 316L); (3) chemical & petrochemical industry — requiring 316L and duplex stainless for corrosive environments; (4) construction sector — stainless steel handrails, cladding, structural fittings, and architectural elements; (5) household appliances — stainless steel sinks, cooktops, range hoods, and kitchen accessories.

Algeria's domestic stainless steel production is essentially zero — the country imports 100% of its stainless steel needs. Main supplier countries include China (~35%), Turkey (~18%) — particularly for fasteners and fittings, Italy (~12%) for premium sanitary fittings, Germany (~10%) for industrial-grade bolts and specialized fasteners, Spain (~7%), India (~5%), France (~4%), South Korea (~3%), and Taiwan (~3%). Imports enter Algeria primarily via Port of Algiers (45%), Port of Oran (25%), Port of Bejaia (15%), and Port of Annaba (10%), with remaining 5% via Skikda.

The 14 listed companies represent a cross-section of Algeria's stainless steel and industrial hardware import market — from specialized bolts and fasteners importers (FBI, ATLAS Boulons, SNS NOUR SAHARA), through general industrial supplies distributors (MEHRI ELHADI, CO.GE.MA, DADIS, Société Algérienne de Fournitures de Pièces Industrielles), to stainless steel flat-rolled product specialists (ALGERIE INOX), and multi-product general traders (SOFA MARBRE, MOBURO, OMOI, SOCIETE DE MATERIEL PROFESSIONNEL, Transaction Commerce de Fer, Société D'Engineering & de Constructions Métalliques).

📊 Geographical Distribution — 6 Wilayas

The 14 verified Algerian stainless steel and industrial hardware trading companies are distributed across 6 wilayas (provinces), reflecting the concentration in the capital Algiers, the second city Oran, and the oil/gas hub Hassi Messaoud:

🔩 Verified Algerian Stainless Steel Importers (14 Companies)

🏷️ Stainless Steel Products HS Codes

Algerian customs uses the Harmonized System (HS) maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO). Stainless steel product imports by the 14 listed companies fall under several HS chapters — primarily Chapter 72 (Iron and Steel — flat-rolled products), Chapter 73 (Articles of Iron and Steel — fasteners, fittings, structures), and Chapter 82 (Tools of Base Metal — certain industrial hardware). Key HS codes:

📌 Algerian Customs Duty (Tarif Douanier Algérien): Stainless steel products carry a standard customs duty rate of 5% to 30% ad valorem depending on the HS subheading — flat-rolled stainless (HS 7219/7220) typically 5%; steel structures (HS 7308) 15-30%; bolts/fasteners (HS 7318) 30%. Plus 19% VAT (TVA) + 1% ISG (Impôt Synthétique Global) + 0.2% PCC (Prélèvement pour Consommation Courante). For GAFTA (Greater Arab Free Trade Area) member origins (Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, UAE), preferential 0% customs duty applies. EU and Turkey face MFN rates. China and India face full MFN duty.

🏛️ Algerian Import Procedures — Industrial Hardware & Steel

Algeria's stainless steel and industrial hardware imports are regulated by the Direction Générale des Douanes (Algerian Customs General Directorate) under the Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Ministry of Industry for industrial product standards. Key import procedures include:

1. Import License (Licence d'Importation): Required for industrial hardware imports above certain HS codes — but bolts, nuts, and standard industrial fasteners under HS 7318 have been progressively liberalized since 2021. Special licenses apply for sour-service stainless steel pipes used in oil & gas (Ministry of Energy approval).
2. Authorized Bank Account (Compte Devise): Importer must have a foreign currency account with an authorized Algerian bank. Currency transfer approved by Banque d'Algérie within 30 days of customs declaration.
3. Customs Declaration (Déclaration Douanière — D10): Filed electronically via SIGAD (Système d'Information et de Gestion Automatisé Douanier) within 30 days of cargo arrival. Required documents: B/L, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, technical data sheets for stainless steel grades.
4. Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI / EIVG): Mandatory for shipments above USD 5,000 FOB value — verification of quantity, quality, value, and HS code classification. Authorized agencies: Bureau Veritas, SGS, Cotecna, Intertek. PSI Certificate (Attestation de Conformité) required at customs clearance.
5. Quality & Standards Compliance (CEMARK / INAPI): Stainless steel products must comply with ISO, EN, ASTM, or JIS standards (e.g., EN 10088 for stainless steel chemical composition). Industrial fasteners (bolts, nuts) should comply with ISO 898 (mechanical properties) or ASTM F594 (stainless steel bolts). Certificates of Conformity (CoC) from accredited labs.
6. Customs Duty Payment & Release: After duty payment (5-30% customs duty + 19% VAT + 1% ISG + 0.2% PCC), the container is released. Domestic distribution via the importer's wholesale network to industrial customers across Algeria's wilayas — particularly to oil & gas companies at Hassi Messaoud, petrochemical plants at Skikda/Arzew, and construction companies nationwide.

Industrial customer concentration: Major industrial customers for stainless steel products in Algeria include: Sonatrach (national oil company — stainless pipes, flanges, fittings for Hassi Messaoud and Hassi R'Mel gas fields), Sonelgaz (electricity & gas — stainless transmission infrastructure), Naftal (fuel distribution — storage tanks), GICA Group (cement industry — wear-resistant stainless for kilns), CEVITAL (food conglomerate — sanitary stainless), Cevital Agro-Industrie, ENIE Sidi Bel Abbès (electronics), and various construction companies (ETRHB, COSIDER, ENGOA).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why are two of the 14 companies (MEHRI ELHADI, SNS NOUR SAHARA) located in Hassi Messaoud?
Hassi Messaoud is Algeria's largest oil & gas production hub — producing over 600,000 barrels/day of crude oil and substantial natural gas. The oil & gas industry requires vast quantities of stainless steel pipes, flanges, fittings, bolts, and sour-service-resistant materials (per NACE MR0175 standard). MEHRI ELHADI and SNS NOUR SAHARA are strategically located in the Hassi Messaoud industrial zone to serve Sonatrach and international oil company operations (BP, Statoil, Total, Anadarko, etc.) with direct supply of stainless hardware.

Q2: What stainless steel grades are most commonly imported into Algeria?
The most common grades: AISI 304 / 304L — general purpose austenitic stainless for food industry, sinks, kitchen appliances; AISI 316 / 316L — enhanced corrosion resistance for chemical, petrochemical, marine applications; AISI 316Ti — titanium-stabilized for sour gas service (oil & gas); Duplex 2205 / Super Duplex 2507 — high-strength, chloride-corrosion resistant for offshore and petrochemical; AISI 430 — ferritic stainless for decorative/appliance applications; AISI 410/420 — martensitic for cutlery, tools, valves.

Q3: Why does MOBURO SARL appear both in furniture importers (pnum=7874) and stainless steel importers (this page)?
MOBURO SARL is a diversified general trading company operating from Baba Hassen, Alger. The company imports both wooden furniture (for residential/commercial furnishing) and stainless steel industrial hardware (likely stainless steel furniture fittings, handrails, kitchen hardware). This dual role reflects the Algerian trading house model where companies maintain multiple import product lines to maximize bank credit lines and customer base.

Q4: How can I get the full Algerian stainless steel importer B/L database?
TurkExim Data Desk maintains a full Algeria stainless steel and industrial hardware importer database covering 150+ verified Algerian trader records (2015-2025) — including the 14 listed above plus 140+ additional importers across Alger, Oran, Hassi Messaoud, Bejaia, Annaba, and other industrial centers. For the full Algerian stainless steel B/L database, contact TurkExim via WhatsApp +90 501 037 37 64. Excel/CSV formats, monthly updates.

Algeria Stainless Steel Importer Database — 150+ Trader Records — TurkExim

Unlock the complete Algeria Stainless Steel Importer Database — 150+ verified Algerian stainless steel trader records (2015-2025) including all 14 listed companies plus 140+ additional importers across 10+ wilayas. Each record contains company name, address, phone, fax, email, contact person, HS code imports (7219/7220/7306/7307/7318/7326), supplier countries, and trade volumes. Excel/CSV formats. Monthly updates. WhatsApp for pricing.

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