Video games and game equipment imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $5.3 million of video games and game equipment in 2024 (692 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.1 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 | $5.3M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 726 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 416 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 618 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 987 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 793 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Algeria imports video games and game equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 73% |
| Turkey | $420K | 8% |
| Tunisia | $308K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $237K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $217K | 4.1% |
| France | $115K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $100K | 1.9% |
| United States | $20K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.30 | Arcade game | 36% |
| 9504.90 | Game table | 29% |
| 9504.50 | Video game console | 19% |
| 9504.40 | Playing card | 11% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard table | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, 77% below the world average of $32.48, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria video games and game equipment imports (HS 9504): 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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported video games and game equipment worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Tunisia (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $32.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of video games and game equipment to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9504.30 (36% of the value) and 9504.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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