Piston engine imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Algeria reached $56.8 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $189.4 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 | $56.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $100.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $189.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $77.4M | 7.5K t |
Where Algeria imports piston engine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.4M | 68% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 27% |
| Thailand | $893K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $743K | 1.3% |
| France | $630K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $425K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $194K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $79K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $77K | 0.1% |
| United States | $10K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 51% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 40% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 6% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 1.8% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 1.4% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.67 per kg, 51% below the world average of $17.78, 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 piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported piston engine worth $56.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($38.4 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.67 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piston engine to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.4 million in 2017 to $56.8 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $189.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8407.32 (51% of the value) and 8407.34 (40%).
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