Railway signalling equipment imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway signalling equipment by Algeria reached $2.8 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.5 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 | $2.8M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 12 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 147 t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 121 t |
Where Algeria imports railway signalling equipment from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 67% |
| France | $840K | 30% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $224.35 per kg, 48% above the world average of $151.44. 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 signalling equipment imports (HS 8530.10): 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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of railway signalling equipment imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported railway signalling equipment worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway signalling equipment to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (30%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $224.35 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $151.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway signalling equipment to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2017 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8530 page.
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