Computer imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $186.9 million of computer in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $353.8 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 | $186.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $148.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $135.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $161.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $152.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $201.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $274.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $353.8M | 2.4K t |
Where Algeria imports computer from
Most of the value came from China (38%), France (29%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.5M | 38% |
| France | $54.4M | 29% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 7.1% |
| Hong Kong | $10.9M | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $8.0M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| United States | $2.7M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 39% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 15% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 13% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 10% |
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 7.8% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 6.1% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 5.7% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $113.24 per kg, 52% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $1.5 million of computer in 2024 (6 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 71% |
| France | $144K | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $109K | 7.3% |
| Portugal | $105K | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 3.4% |
| Finland | $6K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported computer worth $186.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($71.5 million), followed by France (29%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $113.24 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $353.8 million in 2017 to $186.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $353.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $201.7 million a year.
Does Algeria also export computer?
Yes. Algeria exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $185.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8471.50 (39% of the value) and 8471.49 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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