Railway track imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported railway track worth $113.8 million (122.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 472% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $113.8M | 122.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 806 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 686 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 26.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.7M | 52.3K t |
Where Algeria imports railway track from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), France (17%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $46.2M | 41% |
| France | $19.7M | 17% |
| China | $19.5M | 17% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 10% |
| Turkey | $10.5M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $213K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $186K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $102K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7302
| 7302.10 | Railway rail | 85% |
| 7302.90 | Railway component (other) | 12% |
| 7302.30 | Railway crossing piece | 3.6% |
| 7302.40 | Railway fish-plate | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.45, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 track imports (HS 7302): 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 7302: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported railway track worth $113.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 472% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track to Algeria?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($46.2 million), followed by France (17%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.45 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 track to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.7 million in 2017 to $113.8 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track?
The HS code for railway track is heading 7302. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7302.10 (85% of the value) and 7302.90 (11%).
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