Battery imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported battery worth $9.3 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.7 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 | $9.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Algeria imports battery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 72% |
| France | $1.4M | 16% |
| Singapore | $261K | 2.8% |
| United States | $206K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $151K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $127K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $49K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $44K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 76% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 16% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 6.8% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.6% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 44% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported battery worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by France (15%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of battery to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (76% of the value) and 8506.50 (16%).
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