Overhead travelling cranes imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of overhead travelling cranes by Algeria reached $27.5 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 10% less 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 | $27.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 4.7K t |
Where Algeria imports overhead travelling cranes from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.7M | 53% |
| Turkey | $10.0M | 37% |
| France | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $406K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $169K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $142K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, close to the world average of $5.47.
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 overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported overhead travelling cranes worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 183 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Turkey (36%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
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