Memory chips imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported memory chips worth $4.0 million (5 tonnes). Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.8 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 | $4.0M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $854K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $683K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 42 t |
Where Algeria imports memory chips from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 61% |
| China | $1.0M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $257K | 6.5% |
| Indonesia | $105K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $49K | 1.2% |
| United States | $48K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $827.94 per kg, 85% below the world average of $5,353.00, 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 memory chips imports (HS 8542.32): 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 8542.32: Electronic integrated circuits: memories.
Common questions
What is the value of memory chips imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported memory chips worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 198 countries worldwide. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply memory chips to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (26%) and Taiwan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of memory chips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $827.94 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $5,353.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of memory chips to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for memory chips?
The HS code for memory chips is subheading 8542.32. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8542 page.
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