Phones and network equipment imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported phones and network equipment worth $772.1 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 26% 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 | $772.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $614.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $497.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $561.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $649.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $677.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $807.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $952.5M | 6.0K t |
Where Algeria imports phones and network equipment from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+878% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $492.0M | 64% |
| Hong Kong | $138.4M | 18% |
| France | $34.7M | 4.5% |
| United States | $30.9M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $16.1M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $15.3M | 2% |
| Spain | $9.2M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $9.1M | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $8.6M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8517
| 8517.12 | Mobile phones | 40% |
| 8517.70 | Telephone and communication parts | 29% |
| 8517.62 | Transmission and switching apparatus | 23% |
| 8517.69 | Communication apparatus (other) | 4.4% |
| 8517.61 | Base stations | 2.9% |
| 8517.18 | Telephone sets (other) | 0.9% |
| 8517.11 | Cordless telephones | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $80.72 per kg, 66% below the world average of $239.13, 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.
Phones and network equipment exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported phones and network equipment worth $11.4 million (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 61% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 32% |
| Spain | $650K | 5.7% |
| France | $68K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $56K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria phones and network equipment imports (HS 8517): 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of phones and network equipment imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported phones and network equipment worth $772.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply phones and network equipment to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($492.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (18%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $80.72 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $239.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phones and network equipment to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $952.5 million in 2017 to $772.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $952.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $691.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export phones and network equipment?
Yes. Algeria exported $11.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $760.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8517.12 (40% of the value) and 8517.70 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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