Drawing instruments imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.8 million of drawing instruments in 2024 (543 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $3.8M | 543 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 468 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 227 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 393 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 201 t |
Where Algeria imports drawing instruments from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 90% |
| Tunisia | $319K | 8.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.05 per kg, 20% below the world average of $8.83, 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 drawing instruments imports (HS 9017.20): 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 9017.20: Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing instruments imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported drawing instruments worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 543 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing instruments to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Tunisia (8%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $8.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of drawing instruments to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing instruments?
The HS code for drawing instruments is subheading 9017.20. 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 9017 page.
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