High voltage cable imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage cable by Algeria reached $9.4 million in 2024 (956 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $46.0 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 | $9.4M | 956 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 897 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 163 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $46.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $43.7M | 5.5K t |
Where Algeria imports high voltage cable from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 13% |
| United States | $689K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $602K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $338K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $329K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $255K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $226K | 2.4% |
| India | $201K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $195K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, 26% above the world average of $7.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage cable exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $1.7 million of high voltage cable in 2024 (412 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (31%), Cote d'Ivoire (30%), Tunisia (27%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $527K | 31% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $513K | 30% |
| Tunisia | $461K | 27% |
| Senegal | $217K | 13% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria high voltage cable imports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported high voltage cable worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 956 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $7.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high voltage cable to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.7 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2018 at $46.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Algeria also export high voltage cable?
Yes. Algeria exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Cote d'Ivoire and Tunisia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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