Special purpose vehicles imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $192.1 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (35.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $475.9 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 | $192.1M | 35.6K t |
| 2023 | $111.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $58.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $139.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $289.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $274.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $295.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $475.9M | 23.5K t |
Where Algeria imports special purpose vehicles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $116.8M | 61% |
| France | $27.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $18.8M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 6.6% |
| United States | $6.5M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 1% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $890K | 0.5% |
| India | $748K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 42% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 32% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 19% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 7.4% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.07, 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.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $209 thousand of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (298 tonnes). Senegal alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $121K | 58% |
| France | $88K | 42% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported special purpose vehicles worth $192.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($116.8 million), followed by France (14%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $475.9 million in 2017 to $192.1 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $475.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $229.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Algeria exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $191.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (42% of the value) and 8705.40 (32%).
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