Printing equipment imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing equipment by Algeria reached $5.6 million in 2024 (204 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 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 | $5.6M | 204 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 169 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 139 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 172 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 242 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 340 t |
Where Algeria imports printing equipment from
France alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.1M | 55% |
| Italy | $914K | 16% |
| China | $532K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $479K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $213K | 3.8% |
| Greece | $191K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $167K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $18K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8442
| 8442.30 | Printing component preparation machinery | 51% |
| 8442.50 | Lithographic printing plates | 46% |
| 8442.40 | Printing component machinery parts | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8442.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.51 per kg, 50% above the world average of $18.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria printing equipment imports (HS 8442): 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 8442: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of printing equipment imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported printing equipment worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing equipment to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Italy (16%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.51 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $18.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing equipment to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing equipment?
The HS code for printing equipment is heading 8442. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8442.30 (51% of the value) and 8442.50 (46%).
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