Railway service vehicles imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $7.0 million of railway service vehicles in 2024 (453 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 | $7.0M | 453 t |
| 2020 | $573K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 464 t |
Where Algeria imports railway service vehicles from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 92% |
| Italy | $328K | 4.7% |
| France | $210K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.36 per kg, 90% above the world average of $8.09. 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 railway service vehicles imports (HS 8604): 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 8604: Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of railway service vehicles imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported railway service vehicles worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 453 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply railway service vehicles to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Italy (5%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.36 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $8.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway service vehicles to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway service vehicles?
The HS code for railway service vehicles is heading 8604. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8604.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8604 page.
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