Machine cutting blades imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $7.3 million of machine cutting blades in 2024 (527 tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.3M | 527 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 312 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 545 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 363 t |
Where Algeria imports machine cutting blades from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (14%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 46% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 14% |
| France | $846K | 12% |
| Turkey | $750K | 10% |
| Italy | $732K | 10% |
| Sweden | $150K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 1.9% |
| United States | $64K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $52K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Machine blades (other) | 47% |
| 8208.10 | Metal cutting blades | 34% |
| 8208.30 | Food industry blades | 14% |
| 8208.20 | Woodworking blades | 4% |
| 8208.40 | Agricultural blades | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.85 per kg, 35% below the world average of $21.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria machine cutting blades imports (HS 8208): 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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported machine cutting blades worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 527 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine cutting blades to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (14%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.85 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $21.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine cutting blades to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
The HS code for machine cutting blades is heading 8208. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8208.90 (47% of the value) and 8208.10 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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