Biopolymer imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of biopolymer by Algeria reached $6.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 597 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 477 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 566 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 795 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 885 t |
Where Algeria imports biopolymer from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), India (31%), France (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 43% |
| India | $2.0M | 31% |
| France | $744K | 11% |
| Portugal | $287K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $211K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $118K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $107K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $100K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $64K | 1% |
| Belgium | $57K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3913
| 3913.90 | Polymers, natural and modified natural: in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters) | 61% |
| 3913.10 | Alginic acid and alginate salts | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3913.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, 38% below the world average of $9.40, 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 biopolymer imports (HS 3913): 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 3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of biopolymer imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported biopolymer worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply biopolymer to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (31%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of biopolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $9.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of biopolymer to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for biopolymer?
The HS code for biopolymer is heading 3913. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3913.90 (61% of the value) and 3913.10 (39%).
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