Artist color imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported artist color worth $3.1 million (876 tonnes). Value rose 107% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.0 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 | $3.1M | 876 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 346 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 775 t |
Where Algeria imports artist color from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 90% |
| France | $196K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.8% |
| India | $20K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3213
| 3213.10 | Artist paint set | 73% |
| 3213.90 | Artist paint | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3213.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.78, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria artist color imports (HS 3213): 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 3213: Colours; artists, students, or signboard painters, modifying tints, amusement colours and the like; in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pan or in similar forms or packings.
Common questions
What is the value of artist color imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported artist color worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 876 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply artist color to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (6%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of artist color per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $5.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artist color to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for artist color?
The HS code for artist color is heading 3213. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3213.10 (73% of the value) and 3213.90 (27%).
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