Traffic control equipment imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of traffic control equipment by Algeria reached $6.5 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $46.0 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 | $6.5M | 60 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 152 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 341 t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 449 t |
Where Algeria imports traffic control equipment from
Most of the value came from Germany (35%), Italy (24%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 35% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 24% |
| France | $1.3M | 21% |
| Spain | $647K | 10% |
| China | $254K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $152K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $141K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $32K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $30K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8530
| 8530.10 | Railway signalling equipment | 43% |
| 8530.80 | Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of… | 36% |
| 8530.90 | Traffic control parts | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.79 per kg, 87% above the world average of $57.12. 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 traffic control equipment imports (HS 8530): 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 8530: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, airfields, excluding those of heading no. 8608.
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control equipment imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported traffic control equipment worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control equipment to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (24%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $106.79 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $57.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of traffic control equipment to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2017 at $46.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control equipment?
The HS code for traffic control equipment is heading 8530. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8530.10 (43% of the value) and 8530.80 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Algeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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