Optical fibre cables imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibre cables by Algeria reached $3.2 million in 2024 (51 tonnes). That is 203% 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 | $3.2M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 26 t |
Where Algeria imports optical fibre cables from
Poland alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.2M | 70% |
| China | $576K | 18% |
| Germany | $132K | 4.2% |
| United States | $86K | 2.7% |
| France | $83K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.6% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.30 per kg, 47% above the world average of $42.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 optical fibre cables imports (HS 9001.10): 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 9001.10: Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibre cables imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported optical fibre cables worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 203% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibre cables to Algeria?
Poland was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibre cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.30 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $42.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fibre cables to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibre cables?
The HS code for optical fibre cables is subheading 9001.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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