Electric motor imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Algeria reached $141.1 million in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes). That is 10% 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 | $141.1M | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $128.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $86.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $76.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $72.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $76.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $91.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $95.4M | 9.4K t |
Where Algeria imports electric motor from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Italy (14%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+612% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.2M | 42% |
| Italy | $19.1M | 14% |
| France | $18.1M | 13% |
| India | $13.3M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $3.9M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $2.3M | 1.7% |
| United States | $1.5M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 23% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 22% |
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 18% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 6.6% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 4.9% |
| 8501.62 | AC alternators 75-375kva | 4.3% |
| 8501.20 | Universal AC/DC motors | 4.2% |
| 8501.33 | DC motors 75kw to 375kw | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.68 per kg, 50% below the world average of $13.41, 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 motor exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $232 thousand of electric motor in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (30%), United States (24%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $69K | 30% |
| United States | $56K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 19% |
| Austria | $28K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 8.8% |
| France | $10K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported electric motor worth $141.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($59.2 million), followed by Italy (14%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.68 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric motor to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.4 million in 2017 to $141.1 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $96.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also export electric motor?
Yes. Algeria exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $140.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8501.40 (23% of the value) and 8501.52 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Algeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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Electric motor product types in Algeria
- Low power electric motors
- Universal AC/DC motors
- DC motors up to 750w
- DC motors 750w to 75kw
- DC motors 75kw to 375kw
- Single phase AC motors
- Three-phase AC motors up to 750w
- Three-phase AC motors to 75kw
- High power three-phase motors
- AC alternators up to 75kva
- AC alternators 75-375kva
- AC alternators 375-750kva
- High capacity AC alternators
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