Grinding machine imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.2 million of grinding machine in 2024 (323 tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.0 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 | $3.2M | 323 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 766 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 191 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 239 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 389 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 401 t |
Where Algeria imports grinding machine from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 50% |
| France | $841K | 26% |
| India | $395K | 12% |
| Turkey | $301K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8460
| 8460.90 | Metal finishing machines (other types) | 44% |
| 8460.31 | CNC tool sharpeners | 22% |
| 8460.29 | Manual precision grinders | 11% |
| 8460.19 | Manual surface grinders | 9% |
| 8460.40 | Honing and lapping machines | 5.2% |
| 8460.39 | Manual tool sharpeners | 2.9% |
| 8460.23 | CNC cylindrical grinders | 2.7% |
| 8460.24 | CNC precision grinders | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8460.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, 53% below the world average of $21.10, 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 grinding machine imports (HS 8460): 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 8460: Machine-tools; for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding machine imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported grinding machine worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 323 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding machine to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (26%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $21.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding machine to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding machine?
The HS code for grinding machine is heading 8460. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8460.90 (44% of the value) and 8460.31 (22%).
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