In April 2023, China exported $764M and imported $92.3M from Algeria, resulting in a positive trade balance of $672M. Between April 2022 and April 2023 the exports of China have increased by $338M (79.3%) from $426M to $764M, while imports increased by $58.1M (170%) from $34.2M to $92.3M.
In April 2023 the exports of China were mainly from Zhejiang, Guangdong, Beijing, Shandong, and Jiangsu Provinces, while imports destinations were mainly Beijing, Hainan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Jiangxi Provinces. The increase in China’s year-by-year exports to Algeria was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Polyacetals, Coated Flat-Rolled Iron, and Felt or Coated Fabric Garments. The increase in China’s imports from Algeria was explained by product imports in refined petroleum, raw cork, and industrial fatty acids, oils, and alcohol.
The top exports of China to Algeria were synthetic filament yarn woven fabric, rubber footwear, coated flat-rolled iron, telephones, and polyacetals, while the top imports were refined petroleum, refined copper, raw cork, raw aluminium, and tanned equine and bovine hides.
There are different transportation methods between the two countries, and below are the following options.
Air Freight
Air freight is the fastest and most efficient way to ship goods, which is ideal for time-sensitive shipments and high-value goods and also suitable for small shipments that do not require a full container.
Sea Freight
Sea freight is a popular option for shipping goods, which is ideal for large shipments and it is also cost-effective compared to air freight but with slower transit time. The major ports in China that handle sea freight to Algeria are Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shenzhen. The major ports in Algeria are the ports of Alger, Skikda and Arzew:
Rail Freight
Rail freight is a new option for shipping goods, and it is ideal for shipments that require a shorter transit time than sea freight, but are not as time-sensitive as air freight. The China-Europe Railway Express is a popular option that connects China to Europe via Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus. From Europe, goods can be shipped to Algeria via sea or air freight.
Courier Services
Courier services are ideal for small shipments that require fast delivery, with companies such as DHL, FedEx, and UPS offering courier services from China to Algeria. Courier services are more expensive than other shipping options but offer faster delivery times and door-to-door service.
The choice of shipping method will depend on the type of goods being shipped, the transit time required, and the budget. To get the instant quotation for cargo shipping from China to Algeria, use Agora Freight calculator. It allows you to compare the pricing and place a booking online.