Utility meters imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported utility meters worth $29.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $39.8 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 | $29.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $35.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $39.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Algeria imports utility meters from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Tunisia (30%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 37% |
| Tunisia | $8.8M | 30% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 14% |
| France | $3.2M | 11% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $312K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.2% |
| India | $45K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 65% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 28% |
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 4.5% |
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.42 per kg, 48% below the world average of $31.70, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria utility meters imports (HS 9028): 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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported utility meters worth $29.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Tunisia (30%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.42 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $31.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meters to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $29.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $39.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9028.90 (65% of the value) and 9028.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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