Electrical wire and cable imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $155.4 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $297.8 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 | $155.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $179.1M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $102.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $95.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $124.4M | 19.0K t |
| 2019 | $173.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $297.8M | 34.2K t |
| 2017 | $232.7M | 30.8K t |
Where Algeria imports electrical wire and cable from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Turkey (9%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+749% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.5M | 42% |
| Turkey | $14.2M | 9.1% |
| India | $10.4M | 6.7% |
| France | $10.3M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $7.9M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 29% |
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 28% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 11% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 9.6% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 7.5% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 6.2% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 6.1% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.00 per kg, 37% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported electrical wire and cable worth $3.6 million (953 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (44%), Senegal (21%), Italy (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.6M | 44% |
| Senegal | $752K | 21% |
| Italy | $540K | 15% |
| Tunisia | $461K | 13% |
| Egypt | $140K | 3.8% |
| Romania | $60K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $40K | 1.1% |
| Mauritania | $18K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $16K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported electrical wire and cable worth $155.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($64.5 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.00 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical wire and cable to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232.7 million in 2017 to $155.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $297.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $170.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Algeria exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Italy. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $151.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8544.42 (29% of the value) and 8544.49 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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