Storage media imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported storage media worth $39.6 million (226 tonnes). That is 105% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $68.5 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 | $39.6M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 355 t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 235 t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 245 t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 262 t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 384 t |
| 2018 | $53.0M | 831 t |
| 2017 | $68.5M | 784 t |
Where Algeria imports storage media from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.4M | 52% |
| France | $6.6M | 17% |
| Poland | $4.0M | 10% |
| China | $2.3M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $747K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $406K | 1% |
| Australia | $373K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $358K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8523
| 8523.52 | Smart cards | 67% |
| 8523.80 | Storage media (other) | 8.9% |
| 8523.49 | Recorded optical discs | 7.2% |
| 8523.51 | Solid-state storage devices | 6.9% |
| 8523.29 | Magnetic tape media | 6.2% |
| 8523.59 | Semiconductor storage media (other) | 2.9% |
| 8523.41 | Blank optical discs | 0.7% |
| 8523.21 | Magnetic stripe cards | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $175.31 per kg, close to the world average of $190.33.
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 storage media imports (HS 8523): 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 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported storage media worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by France (17%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $175.31 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $190.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of storage media to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.5 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $68.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media?
The HS code for storage media is heading 8523. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8523.52 (66% of the value) and 8523.80 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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