Orthopaedic appliances imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $81.9 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (414 tonnes). That is 29% 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 | $81.9M | 414 t |
| 2023 | $63.4M | 306 t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 270 t |
| 2021 | $45.7M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $38.0M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $49.7M | 362 t |
| 2018 | $41.0M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $56.3M | 451 t |
Where Algeria imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were France (23%), Netherlands (18%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+475% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $19.2M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $15.1M | 19% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 10% |
| United States | $5.8M | 7.1% |
| India | $5.5M | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $4.1M | 5% |
| Austria | $3.4M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 4.1% |
| China | $2.1M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 21% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 21% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 19% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 13% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 11% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 8.1% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 4.8% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $197.95 per kg, 43% below the world average of $345.26, 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 orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported orthopaedic appliances worth $81.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $197.95 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.3 million in 2017 to $81.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9021.90 (21% of the value) and 9021.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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