Paper finishing machinery imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper finishing machinery by Algeria reached $2.1 million in 2024 (369 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.0 million.
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 | 369 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 551 t |
| 2022 | $634K | 137 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 877 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 713 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 841 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 546 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 204 t |
Where Algeria imports paper finishing machinery from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 84% |
| Portugal | $286K | 13% |
| Turkey | $59K | 2.8% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 50% below the world average of $11.57, 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 paper finishing machinery imports (HS 8439.30): 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 8439.30: Machinery: for finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper finishing machinery imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported paper finishing machinery worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper finishing machinery to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Portugal (13%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of paper finishing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $11.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper finishing machinery to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper finishing machinery?
The HS code for paper finishing machinery is subheading 8439.30. 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 8439 page.
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