Algeria: Market for Equipment For Internal Combustion Engines 2025

Market Size for Equipment For Internal Combustion Engines in Algeria

The Algerian internal combustion engine equipment market declined modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Equipment For Internal Combustion Engines

Exports from Algeria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of equipment for internal combustion engines decreased by -42.9% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 607% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, internal combustion engine equipment exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 328%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for internal combustion engine equipment exports from Algeria, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, internal combustion engine equipment exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-14.0% per year) and Niger (+46.3% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for equipment for internal combustion engines exports from Algeria, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-18.8% per year) and Niger (+39.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average internal combustion engine equipment export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 99% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Niger ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (-4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Equipment For Internal Combustion Engines

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X units of equipment for internal combustion engines were imported into Algeria; growing by 3.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, internal combustion engine equipment imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of internal combustion engine equipment to Algeria, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, internal combustion engine equipment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+34.3% per year) and Italy (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of equipment for internal combustion engines to Algeria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +142.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.7% per year) and Russia (+34.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average internal combustion engine equipment import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 63%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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