Algeria: Motor Vehicle Engine Market 2025

Motor Vehicle Engine Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian motor vehicle engine market decreased by -1.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Motor Vehicle Engine Production in Algeria

In value terms, motor vehicle engine production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Motor Vehicle Engine Exports

Exports from Algeria

For the tenth consecutive year, Algeria recorded growth in shipments abroad of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition), which increased by 45% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, motor vehicle engine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for motor vehicle engine exports from Algeria, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, motor vehicle engine exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania was relatively modest.

In value terms, Romania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) exports from Algeria, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motor vehicle engine export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (-3.6%).

Motor Vehicle Engine Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, the amount of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) imported into Algeria skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 107% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 702% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, motor vehicle engine imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 631% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicle engine to Algeria, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, motor vehicle engine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +44.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+26.3% per year) and France (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) to Algeria, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +54.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+18.3% per year) and Romania (+10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average motor vehicle engine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -17.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 46%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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