Portable air compressors imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable air compressors by Algeria reached $7.4 million in 2024 (723 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.9 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 | $7.4M | 723 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 830 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 506 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 445 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 481 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 714 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 651 t |
Where Algeria imports portable air compressors from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 53% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $853K | 12% |
| France | $614K | 8.3% |
| India | $252K | 3.4% |
| United States | $214K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $201K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $161K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $10K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.18 per kg, close to the world average of $9.90.
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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported portable air compressors worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 723 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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