Transport containers imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.3 million of transport containers in 2024 (802 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.5 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 | $2.3M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 345 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 936 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 6.5K t |
Where Algeria imports transport containers from
One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 73% |
| China | $233K | 10% |
| Japan | $92K | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $63K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $57K | 2.5% |
| United States | $28K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 1% |
| Greece | $21K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 327% above the world average of $0.66. 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 transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported transport containers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 802 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Algeria?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (10%) and Japan (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 327% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transport containers to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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