Metal press imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $45.6 million of metal press in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $85.3 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 | $45.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $70.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $71.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $85.3M | 7.5K t |
Where Algeria imports metal press from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Turkey (30%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.9M | 48% |
| Turkey | $13.5M | 30% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 5% |
| France | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $834K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $760K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $688K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $323K | 0.7% |
| India | $277K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.21 | Numerical control bending presses | 21% |
| 8462.99 | Metal presses (non-hydraulic) | 20% |
| 8462.29 | Manual bending and folding presses | 16% |
| 8462.39 | Manual shearing presses | 14% |
| 8462.91 | Hydraulic metal presses | 13% |
| 8462.31 | Numerical control shearing presses | 8.1% |
| 8462.10 | Forging and stamping presses | 4.5% |
| 8462.49 | Punching and notching presses | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.12 per kg, close to the world average of $7.35.
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 metal press imports (HS 8462): 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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported metal press worth $45.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by Turkey (30%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.3 million in 2017 to $45.6 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $85.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8462.21 (21% of the value) and 8462.99 (20%).
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