China-Algeria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $10.30B total volume โ€ขChina surplus: $8.61B

China โ†’ Algeria

$9.45B

Exports (2023)

Algeria โ†’ China

$846.33M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$8.61B

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$10.30B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China and Algeria. Green line shows exports from China, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the China-Algeria commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

China โ†’ Algeria Exports

$9.45B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
2.6% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$246.75M
2.6% of exports
2Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
$169.14M
1.8% of exports
3Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$157.71M
1.7% of exports
4Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed
$151.12M
1.6% of exports
5Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher
$138.75M
1.5% of exports
6Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$125.35M
1.3% of exports
7Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof
$118.69M
1.3% of exports
8Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$97.20M
1.0% of exports
9Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
$91.12M
1.0% of exports
10Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$89.12M
0.9% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Algeria demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Algeria โ†’ China Imports

$846.33M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
26.4% concentration
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$223.35M
26.4% of imports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane
$193.06M
22.8% of imports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$157.19M
18.6% of imports
4Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$134.41M
15.9% of imports
5Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$98.83M
11.7% of imports
6Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought
$14.67M
1.7% of imports
7Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground
$5.46M
0.6% of imports
8Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids)
$3.57M
0.4% of imports
9Copper: waste and scrap
$2.34M
0.3% of imports
10Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1
$2.18M
0.3% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Algeria reveals significant dependencyin petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Algeria, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $10.30B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Algeria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $10.30 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $8.61 billion
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm, iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Algeria include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $10.30B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with China leveraging its comparative advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

China's specialization in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Algeria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

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Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $10.30B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $10.30B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $10.30 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $8.61 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between China and Algeria represents a total trade volume of $10.30 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $8.61 billion.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Algeria total $9.45 billion, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $246.75M or2.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Algeria amount to $846.33 million, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, with Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas comprising26.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates China's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023