Measuring instruments (other) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of measuring instruments (other) by Algeria reached $8.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 948 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 647 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 934 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 559 t |
Where Algeria imports measuring instruments (other) from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, 49% below the world average of $8.27, 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 measuring instruments (other) imports (HS 9017.80): 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 9017.80: Mathematical instruments and equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 9017.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments (other) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported measuring instruments (other) worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments (other) to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Tunisia (2%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of measuring instruments (other) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments (other)?
The HS code for measuring instruments (other) is subheading 9017.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9017 page.
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