Bleached light plain cotton fabric imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached light plain cotton fabric by Algeria reached $11.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 178 countries for imports of this product. That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $11.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 987 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 840 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 696 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 903 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 975 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 540 t |
Where Algeria imports bleached light plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $7.3M | 63% |
| China | $3.2M | 28% |
| India | $1.1M | 9.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.62 per kg, 32% below the world average of $9.77, 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 bleached light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.21): 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 5208.21: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached light plain cotton fabric imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported bleached light plain cotton fabric worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 178 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached light plain cotton fabric to Algeria?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (28%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $9.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bleached light plain cotton fabric to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.21. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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