Artificial filament fabric imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported artificial filament fabric worth $2.7 million (349 tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | $2.7M | 349 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 450 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 681 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 512 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 299 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 709 t |
Where Algeria imports artificial filament fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5408
| 5408.24 | Printed artificial filament fabric | 39% |
| 5408.22 | Artificial filament fabric (dyed) | 30% |
| 5408.32 | Artificial fabric (other, dyed) | 20% |
| 5408.33 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, of yarns of different colours | 7.8% |
| 5408.10 | High-tenacity viscose rayon fabric | 1.5% |
| 5408.21 | Artificial filament fabric (natural) | 1% |
| 5408.34 | Printed artificial fabric (other) | 1% |
| 5408.23 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.82 per kg, 33% below the world average of $11.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria artificial filament fabric imports (HS 5408): 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 5408: Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported artificial filament fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 349 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament fabric to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.82 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $11.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial filament fabric to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric is heading 5408. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5408.24 (39% of the value) and 5408.22 (30%).
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