Ammunition and munitions imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammunition and munitions by Algeria reached $7.8 million in 2024 (174 tonnes). That is 260% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $48.0 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 | $7.8M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $241K | 21 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 55 t |
| 2018 | $48.0M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $476K | 9 t |
Where Algeria imports ammunition and munitions from
Brazil alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $7.6M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $56K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.21 | Shotgun ammunition | 98% |
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 1.9% |
| 9306.90 | Ammunition (other) | 0.2% |
| 9306.29 | Shotgun cartridge parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.46 per kg, close to the world average of $40.83.
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 ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): 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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported ammunition and munitions worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 260% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Algeria?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.46 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $40.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $476 thousand in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $48.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9306.21 (98% of the value) and 9306.30 (2%).
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