Mineral material molds imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported mineral material molds worth $14.9 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 152% on 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 | $14.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 870 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 922 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 781 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Algeria imports mineral material molds from
Most of the value came from Italy (32%), China (19%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+970% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, close to the world average of $5.27.
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 material molds imports (HS 8480.60): 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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported mineral material molds worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral material molds to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (19%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral material molds to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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