Surveying instruments (other) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported surveying instruments (other) worth $35.1 million (146 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $62.2 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 | $35.1M | 146 t |
| 2023 | $62.2M | 648 t |
| 2022 | $55.7M | 457 t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $42.6M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $33.7M | 506 t |
Where Algeria imports surveying instruments (other) from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $21.7M | 62% |
| China | $9.2M | 26% |
| United States | $2.2M | 6.2% |
| Tunisia | $795K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $259K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $241K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $186K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $162K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $137K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $106K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $240.85 per kg, close to the world average of $225.62.
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 (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported surveying instruments (other) worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by China (26%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 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 (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $240.85 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $225.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments (other) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.7 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $62.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9015 page.
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