Radioactive element imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.4 million of radioactive element in 2024 (2 tonnes). That is 29% 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 | $3.4M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 5 t |
Where Algeria imports radioactive element from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 55% |
| Czech Republic | $354K | 11% |
| United States | $267K | 8% |
| Canada | $229K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $195K | 5.8% |
| France | $148K | 4.4% |
| China | $140K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $96K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $17K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,344.16 per kg, 376% above the world average of $282.19. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria radioactive element imports (HS 2844): 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 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.
Common questions
What is the value of radioactive element imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported radioactive element worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply radioactive element to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the Czech Republic (11%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of radioactive element per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,344.16 per kg in 2024, 376% above the world average of $282.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radioactive element to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for radioactive element?
The HS code for radioactive element is heading 2844. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2844.40. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2844 page.
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