Breathing apparatus imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of breathing apparatus by Algeria reached $4.7 million in 2024 (135 tonnes). Value rose 150% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.2 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 | $4.7M | 135 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 83 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 59 t |
Where Algeria imports breathing apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), France (25%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 46% |
| France | $1.2M | 25% |
| Italy | $658K | 14% |
| Germany | $268K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $184K | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | $84K | 1.8% |
| United States | $75K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $34K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.17 per kg, 48% below the world average of $67.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria breathing apparatus imports (HS 9020): 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 9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20.
Common questions
What is the value of breathing apparatus imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported breathing apparatus worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 150% on 2023.
Which countries supply breathing apparatus to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (25%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of breathing apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.17 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $67.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of breathing apparatus to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for breathing apparatus?
The HS code for breathing apparatus is heading 9020. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9020.00. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9020 page.
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