Blended cotton yarn imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blended cotton yarn by Algeria reached $9.8 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.8 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 | $9.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 5.1K t |
Product types under HS 5206
| 5206.12 | Medium blended cotton yarn | 59% |
| 5206.11 | Coarse blended cotton yarn | 30% |
| 5206.31 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 4.5% |
| 5206.42 | Twisted combed medium blended cotton yarn | 2.8% |
| 5206.13 | Medium-fine blended cotton yarn | 2.5% |
| 5206.34 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric… | 0.5% |
| 5206.32 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43… | 0.3% |
| 5206.15 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.84, 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 blended cotton yarn imports (HS 5206): 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 5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended cotton yarn imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported blended cotton yarn worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended cotton yarn to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (4%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of blended cotton yarn to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for blended cotton yarn is heading 5206. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5206.12 (59% of the value) and 5206.11 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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