Material testing machines imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of material testing machines by Algeria reached $5.9 million in 2024 (179 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.4 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 | $5.9M | 179 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 89 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 385 t |
Where Algeria imports material testing machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), China (22%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 33% |
| China | $1.3M | 22% |
| France | $1.0M | 18% |
| Italy | $531K | 9% |
| Austria | $419K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $172K | 2.9% |
| India | $145K | 2.5% |
| United States | $129K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $123K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $61K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9024
| 9024.80 | Non-metal testing machines | 74% |
| 9024.10 | Metal testing machines | 18% |
| 9024.90 | Testing machine parts | 8.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9024.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.82 per kg, 53% below the world average of $70.43, 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 material testing machines imports (HS 9024): 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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of material testing machines imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported material testing machines worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 179 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply material testing machines to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (22%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of material testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.82 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $70.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of material testing machines to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for material testing machines?
The HS code for material testing machines is heading 9024. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9024.80 (74% of the value) and 9024.10 (18%).
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