Electric winches and capstans imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.6 million of electric winches and capstans in 2024 (428 tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.0 million.
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 | $3.6M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 271 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 170 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 145 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 267 t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 873 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 474 t |
Where Algeria imports electric winches and capstans from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Italy (33%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 38% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 33% |
| France | $403K | 11% |
| Turkey | $366K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $83K | 2.3% |
| United States | $49K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $24K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.41 per kg, close to the world average of $9.06.
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 electric winches and capstans imports (HS 8425.31): 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 8425.31: Winches: capstans: powered by an electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric winches and capstans imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported electric winches and capstans worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric winches and capstans to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (33%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric winches and capstans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.41 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $9.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric winches and capstans to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric winches and capstans?
The HS code for electric winches and capstans is subheading 8425.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8425 page.
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