Brake and clutch material imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brake and clutch material by Algeria reached $6.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Algeria imports brake and clutch material from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (25%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 31% |
| India | $1.7M | 25% |
| France | $1.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $520K | 7.9% |
| Greece | $412K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $246K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $217K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $76K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $60K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6813
| 6813.81 | Non-asbestos brake linings | 63% |
| 6813.89 | Mineral-based clutch friction material | 31% |
| 6813.20 | Asbestos friction material | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 63% below the world average of $6.98, 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 brake and clutch material imports (HS 6813): 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 6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose.
Common questions
What is the value of brake and clutch material imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported brake and clutch material worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake and clutch material to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (25%) and France (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake and clutch material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $6.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brake and clutch material to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake and clutch material?
The HS code for brake and clutch material is heading 6813. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 6813.81 (63% of the value) and 6813.89 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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