Welding machine imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported welding machine worth $3.9 million (266 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.8 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 | $3.9M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 399 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 134 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 564 t |
Where Algeria imports welding machine from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Serbia (14%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 47% |
| Serbia | $542K | 14% |
| Turkey | $418K | 11% |
| Hungary | $373K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $308K | 7.8% |
| Portugal | $185K | 4.7% |
| United States | $60K | 1.5% |
| France | $51K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8468
| 8468.20 | Gas welding and brazing apparatus | 39% |
| 8468.80 | Welding machinery (other types) | 34% |
| 8468.90 | Welding equipment parts | 16% |
| 8468.10 | Hand-held soldering and welding torches | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8468.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.73 per kg, close to the world average of $17.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8468: Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading no. 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machine imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported welding machine worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machine to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Serbia (14%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.73 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding machine to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding machine?
The HS code for welding machine is heading 8468. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8468.20 (39% of the value) and 8468.80 (34%).
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