Excavator imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported excavator worth $290.3 million (68.1 thousand tonnes). That is 168% 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 | $290.3M | 68.1K t |
| 2023 | $108.3M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $49.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $38.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $100.8M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $168.8M | 35.7K t |
| 2018 | $225.0M | 48.8K t |
| 2017 | $309.8M | 60.6K t |
Where Algeria imports excavator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $185.2M | 64% |
| Tunisia | $29.2M | 10% |
| India | $21.6M | 7.4% |
| France | $14.6M | 5% |
| Austria | $10.9M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $10.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $3.8M | 1.3% |
| United States | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 53% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 19% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 8.6% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 8% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 6.8% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 4% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, 23% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Algeria
Exports of excavator by Algeria reached $265 thousand in 2024 (181 tonnes). Spain alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $166K | 63% |
| Senegal | $57K | 22% |
| Portugal | $34K | 13% |
| Niger | $8K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported excavator worth $290.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($185.2 million), followed by Tunisia (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $309.8 million in 2017 to $290.3 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $309.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.4 million a year.
Does Algeria also export excavator?
Yes. Algeria exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Senegal and Portugal. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $290.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (53% of the value) and 8429.51 (19%).
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