Electric heating resistors imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $4.0 million of electric heating resistors in 2024 (291 tonnes). Value fell 14% 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 | $4.0M | 291 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 690 t |
Where Algeria imports electric heating resistors from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Italy (23%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 27% |
| Italy | $926K | 23% |
| France | $561K | 14% |
| Turkey | $432K | 11% |
| South Korea | $282K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $234K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $114K | 2.9% |
| Luxembourg | $91K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $64K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $46K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.61 per kg, 38% below the world average of $21.83, 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.
Electric heating resistors exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported electric heating resistors worth $438 thousand (8 tonnes). United States alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $438K | 100% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
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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 8516.80: Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heating resistors imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported electric heating resistors worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 291 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heating resistors to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (23%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heating resistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.61 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $21.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heating resistors to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Algeria also export electric heating resistors?
Yes. Algeria exported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heating resistors?
The HS code for electric heating resistors is subheading 8516.80. 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 8516 page.
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