Cutting tools imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $7.8 million of cutting tools in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $7.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 782 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 797 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 822 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 996 t |
Where Algeria imports cutting tools from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 95% |
| France | $245K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $43K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8214
| 8214.90 | Hair clippers | 44% |
| 8214.10 | Desk cutlery | 41% |
| 8214.20 | Manicure sets | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 39% below the world average of $8.55, 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 cutting tools imports (HS 8214): 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 8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of cutting tools imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported cutting tools worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cutting tools to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by France (3%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of cutting tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $8.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cutting tools to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cutting tools?
The HS code for cutting tools is heading 8214. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8214.90 (44% of the value) and 8214.10 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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