Spark plugs imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spark plugs by Algeria reached $8.0 million in 2024 (475 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $8.0M | 475 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 653 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 816 t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 707 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 647 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 656 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 757 t |
Where Algeria imports spark plugs from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.3M | 67% |
| China | $1.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $235K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $195K | 2.5% |
| India | $191K | 2.4% |
| United States | $104K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $76K | 1% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $45K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.76 per kg, 62% below the world average of $43.58, 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 spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported spark plugs worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 475 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 747% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.76 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $43.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spark plugs to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. 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 8511 page.
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