Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $3.0 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 971 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 811 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 812 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 854 t |
Where Algeria imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (20%), Belgium (19%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $605K | 20% |
| Belgium | $569K | 19% |
| China | $473K | 16% |
| South Korea | $338K | 11% |
| Italy | $320K | 11% |
| India | $203K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $146K | 4.9% |
| France | $106K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $99K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $84K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.50 | Styrene | 51% |
| 2902.19 | Cycloalkanes and cycloalkenes (other) | 40% |
| 2902.90 | Aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 8.6% |
| 2902.30 | Pure toluene | 0.6% |
| 2902.44 | Mixed xylene isomers | 0.5% |
| 2902.43 | Para-xylene | 0.1% |
| 2902.11 | Cyclohexane | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 72% above the world average of $1.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic hydrocarbon exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $7.5 million of aromatic hydrocarbon in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $7.5M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria aromatic hydrocarbon imports (HS 2902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Algeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($605 thousand), followed by Belgium (19%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbon to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Algeria also export aromatic hydrocarbon?
Yes. Algeria exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal. That compares with imports of $3.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2902.50 (50% of the value) and 2902.19 (40%).
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