Specialist vessels imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported specialist vessels worth $7.5 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $63.1 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 | $7.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $693K | 29 t |
| 2021 | $580K | 19 t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $63.1M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 2.4K t |
Where Algeria imports specialist vessels from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 96% |
| Singapore | $291K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 80% |
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 85% below the world average of $6.89, 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 specialist vessels imports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported specialist vessels worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Singapore (4%) and Greece (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialist vessels to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $63.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8905.10 (80% of the value) and 8905.90 (20%).
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