Loom imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of loom by Algeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (294 tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $46.9 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 | $2.1M | 294 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 201 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 261 t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $46.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Algeria imports loom from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Austria (32%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $852K | 40% |
| Austria | $689K | 32% |
| India | $368K | 17% |
| Slovenia | $221K | 10% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8446
| 8446.21 | Power looms (shuttle, wide-width) | 58% |
| 8446.30 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type | 17% |
| 8446.29 | Shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) | 16% |
| 8446.10 | Narrow fabric looms | 9.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8446.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.27 per kg, close to the world average of $8.85.
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 loom imports (HS 8446): 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 8446: Weaving machines (looms).
Common questions
What is the value of loom imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported loom worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply loom to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($852 thousand), followed by Austria (32%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of loom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.27 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $8.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of loom to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 95%. The peak was 2017 at $46.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for loom?
The HS code for loom is heading 8446. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8446.21 (58% of the value) and 8446.30 (17%).
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