Headphones and earphones imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of headphones and earphones by Algeria reached $8.8 million in 2024 (665 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $8.8M | 665 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 428 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 198 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 185 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 27 t |
Where Algeria imports headphones and earphones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 77% |
| United States | $1.5M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $148K | 1.7% |
| France | $133K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $68K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $36K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.21 per kg, 87% below the world average of $100.92, 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 headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported headphones and earphones worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 665 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by the United States (17%) and the Czech Republic (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.21 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $100.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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