Electrical measuring instruments imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $23.3 million of electrical measuring instruments in 2024 (365 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $34.7 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 | $23.3M | 365 t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 167 t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 195 t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $31.1M | 543 t |
| 2018 | $28.7M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 230 t |
Where Algeria imports electrical measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were France (38%), China (29%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.9M | 38% |
| China | $6.7M | 29% |
| United States | $2.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $766K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $523K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $464K | 2% |
| Austria | $314K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $222K | 1% |
| South Korea | $220K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.33 | Electrical test meters | 25% |
| 9030.90 | Radiation detection parts | 17% |
| 9030.40 | Telecommunications test equipment | 14% |
| 9030.10 | Radiation detectors | 13% |
| 9030.39 | Recording electrical meters | 7.6% |
| 9030.89 | Electrical test instruments | 7.3% |
| 9030.32 | Recording multimeters | 7% |
| 9030.31 | Digital multimeters | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.90 per kg, 77% below the world average of $277.96, 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.
Electrical measuring instruments exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported electrical measuring instruments worth $503 thousand (0 tonnes). Most of it went to France (28%), China (27%), Poland (21%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+627% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $142K | 28% |
| China | $134K | 27% |
| Poland | $104K | 21% |
| Germany | $47K | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $36K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $23K | 4.6% |
| United States | $12K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria electrical measuring instruments imports (HS 9030): 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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported electrical measuring instruments worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (29%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.90 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $277.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical measuring instruments to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. Algeria exported $503 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, China and Poland. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9030.33 (24% of the value) and 9030.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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