Mineral-based clutch friction material imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral-based clutch friction material by Algeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 592 t |
| 2022 | $888K | 325 t |
| 2021 | $726K | 282 t |
| 2020 | $595K | 200 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $436K | 120 t |
| 2017 | $738K | 142 t |
Where Algeria imports mineral-based clutch friction material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 80% |
| Poland | $217K | 11% |
| Turkey | $86K | 4.1% |
| India | $56K | 2.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $16K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 85% below the world average of $12.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria mineral-based clutch friction material imports (HS 6813.89): 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 6813.89: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for clutches or the like (not brake linings and pads), with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of mineral-based clutch friction material imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported mineral-based clutch friction material worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral-based clutch friction material to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Poland (10%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral-based clutch friction material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $12.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral-based clutch friction material to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $738 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $975 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material?
The HS code for mineral-based clutch friction material is subheading 6813.89. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6813 page.
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