Specialized service vehicles imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported specialized service vehicles worth $80.5 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $370.6 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 | $80.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $95.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $250.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $209.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $227.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $370.6M | 11.4K t |
Where Algeria imports specialized service vehicles from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.7M | 52% |
| France | $14.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $10.4M | 13% |
| United States | $6.5M | 8% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $899K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $626K | 0.8% |
| India | $602K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $554K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 29% below the world average of $11.05, 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 specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported specialized service vehicles worth $80.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($41.7 million), followed by France (18%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 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 specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $370.6 million in 2017 to $80.5 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $370.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $163.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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