Medical instruments imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported medical instruments worth $291.3 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). That is 22% 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 | $291.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $238.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $206.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $174.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $148.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $175.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $185.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $173.9M | 4.0K t |
Where Algeria imports medical instruments from
Most of the value came from China (23%), France (17%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $67.3M | 23% |
| France | $49.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $45.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $34.0M | 12% |
| India | $19.1M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $8.5M | 2.9% |
| United States | $7.0M | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $5.9M | 2% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 32% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 15% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 12% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 9.7% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 9.1% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 5.7% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 5.5% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.35 per kg, 24% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $1.7 million of medical instruments in 2024 (7 tonnes). Switzerland alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 73% |
| Netherlands | $162K | 9.8% |
| Slovenia | $119K | 7.2% |
| France | $67K | 4% |
| United States | $47K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $35K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported medical instruments worth $291.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($67.3 million), followed by France (17%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.35 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical instruments to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $173.9 million in 2017 to $291.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $199.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also export medical instruments?
Yes. Algeria exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the Netherlands and Slovenia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $289.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (32% of the value) and 9018.39 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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