Diesel engine imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $114.1 million of diesel engine in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 63% more than in 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 | $114.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $70.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $38.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $139.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $140.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $89.0M | 4.9K t |
Where Algeria imports diesel engine from
Most of the value came from France (44%), Germany (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 62% |
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 34% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.73 per kg, close to the world average of $15.07.
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 diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported diesel engine worth $114.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($50.0 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.0 million in 2017 to $114.1 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $140.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8408.20 (62% of the value) and 8408.90 (34%).
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