Food preparation equipment imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported food preparation equipment worth $9.5 million (607 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.3 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 | $9.5M | 607 t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 696 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 432 t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 578 t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 794 t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 4.2K t |
Where Algeria imports food preparation equipment from
Most of the value came from Italy (46%), China (23%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.4M | 46% |
| China | $2.2M | 23% |
| France | $1.7M | 18% |
| Turkey | $773K | 8.1% |
| United States | $380K | 4% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.67 per kg, 53% below the world average of $33.05, 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 food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported food preparation equipment worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 607 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (23%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.67 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparation equipment to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.3 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $31.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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