Textile machinery parts imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported textile machinery parts worth $9.3 million (630 tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.9 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 | $9.3M | 630 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 476 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 169 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 331 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 362 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 793 t |
Where Algeria imports textile machinery parts from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 51% |
| Belgium | $965K | 10% |
| Austria | $661K | 7.2% |
| Portugal | $628K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $569K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $550K | 6% |
| Italy | $471K | 5.1% |
| India | $286K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $218K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8448
| 8448.59 | Knitting machinery parts (other) | 49% |
| 8448.49 | Loom parts (other types) | 21% |
| 8448.39 | Spinning machinery parts (other) | 13% |
| 8448.20 | Knitting machine parts | 9.2% |
| 8448.51 | Knitting machine needles and sinkers | 1.9% |
| 8448.31 | Card clothing for textile machines | 1.9% |
| 8448.19 | Textile auxiliary machinery (other) | 1.8% |
| 8448.32 | Textile fiber machinery parts (other) | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8448.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.67 per kg, 39% below the world average of $24.04, 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.
Textile machinery parts exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported textile machinery parts worth $330 thousand (8 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria textile machinery parts imports (HS 8448): 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 8448: Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of textile machinery parts imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported textile machinery parts worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 630 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile machinery parts to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and Austria (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.67 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $24.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile machinery parts to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Algeria also export textile machinery parts?
Yes. Algeria exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Egypt and Belgium. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile machinery parts?
The HS code for textile machinery parts is heading 8448. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8448.59 (49% of the value) and 8448.49 (20%).
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