Electrical machinery imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported electrical machinery worth $36.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $65.8 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 | $36.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $47.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $62.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $58.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $37.6M | 557 t |
| 2018 | $41.4M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $65.8M | 2.9K t |
Where Algeria imports electrical machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), France (19%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 41% |
| France | $6.9M | 19% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 14% |
| United States | $2.4M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 5% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $593K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $457K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $290K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 79% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 15% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 4.9% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.9% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.31 per kg, 75% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported electrical machinery worth $36.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by France (19%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.31 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.8 million in 2017 to $36.0 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $65.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (79% of the value) and 8543.90 (15%).
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