Engine alternators and generators imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $8.4 million of engine alternators and generators in 2024 (964 tonnes). That is 39% 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 | $8.4M | 964 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 771 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 390 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 392 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 683 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 540 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 555 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 701 t |
Where Algeria imports engine alternators and generators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 53% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 23% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 13% |
| France | $230K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $208K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $171K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 1.1% |
| United States | $89K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $40K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, 44% below the world average of $15.62, 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 engine alternators and generators imports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported engine alternators and generators worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 964 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine alternators and generators to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Poland (23%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $15.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engine alternators and generators to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2017 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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