Circuit breakers imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $23.2 million of circuit breakers in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 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 | $23.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 852 t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Algeria imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from France (44%), China (38%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.1M | 44% |
| China | $8.9M | 38% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 11% |
| Turkey | $582K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $475K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $139K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $128K | 0.6% |
| United States | $60K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $56K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $48K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.49 per kg, 37% below the world average of $29.28, 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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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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported circuit breakers worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by China (38%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.49 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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