Weighing scale imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported weighing scale worth $15.1 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.0 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 | $15.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 985 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Algeria imports weighing scale from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 65% |
| France | $2.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $983K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $931K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $380K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $260K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $247K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $96K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 0.5% |
| United States | $60K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 26% |
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 22% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 16% |
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 13% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 11% |
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 8.2% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, close to the world average of $8.20.
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 weighing scale imports (HS 8423): 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported weighing scale worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by France (13%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of weighing scale to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8423.10 (26% of the value) and 8423.90 (22%).
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