Black printing ink imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.1 million of black printing ink in 2024 (688 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, 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 | 688 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 515 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 830 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 434 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 579 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 707 t |
Where Algeria imports black printing ink from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), France (21%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $869K | 28% |
| France | $648K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $322K | 11% |
| Turkey | $313K | 10% |
| Germany | $242K | 7.9% |
| China | $159K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $110K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $79K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $74K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 49% below the world average of $8.74, 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 black printing ink imports (HS 3215.11): 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 3215.11: Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of black printing ink imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported black printing ink worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 688 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply black printing ink to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($869 thousand), followed by France (21%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average import price of black printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $8.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of black printing ink to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for black printing ink?
The HS code for black printing ink is subheading 3215.11. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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