Railway wheels and axles imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $4.1 million of railway wheels and axles in 2024 (168 tonnes). Value rose 701% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.9 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 | $4.1M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $509K | 38 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 57 t |
| 2021 | $474K | 31 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Algeria imports railway wheels and axles from
The largest suppliers were France (42%), United States (32%), Czech Republic (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 42% |
| United States | $1.3M | 32% |
| Czech Republic | $728K | 18% |
| Austria | $165K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $145K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.31 per kg, 721% above the world average of $2.96. 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 railway wheels and axles imports (HS 8607.19): 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 8607.19: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway wheels and axles imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported railway wheels and axles worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 701% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway wheels and axles to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (32%) and the Czech Republic (18%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway wheels and axles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.31 per kg in 2024, 721% above the world average of $2.96 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 wheels and axles to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2020 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway wheels and axles?
The HS code for railway wheels and axles is subheading 8607.19. 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 8607 page.
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