Surveying instruments imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $48.9 million of surveying instruments in 2024 (308 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $78.4 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 | $48.9M | 308 t |
| 2023 | $77.7M | 828 t |
| 2022 | $64.7M | 548 t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $56.3M | 491 t |
| 2019 | $78.4M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $58.3M | 701 t |
| 2017 | $50.4M | 742 t |
Where Algeria imports surveying instruments from
The largest suppliers were France (46%), China (26%), Tunisia (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $22.6M | 46% |
| China | $12.5M | 26% |
| Tunisia | $4.7M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 6.2% |
| United States | $2.8M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $909K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $241K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $193K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $186K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 72% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 19% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 4.2% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 3.3% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 1.2% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $158.71 per kg, 52% above the world average of $104.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported surveying instruments worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by China (26%) and Tunisia (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $158.71 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $104.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.4 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $78.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (72% of the value) and 9015.90 (19%).
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