Candle imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.2 million of candle in 2024 (470 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.9 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 | $2.2M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 471 t |
| 2022 | $825K | 130 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 663 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 498 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 992 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 785 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 519 t |
Where Algeria imports candle from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 91% |
| Germany | $89K | 4.1% |
| France | $75K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $21K | 1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, 32% above the world average of $3.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 candle imports (HS 3406): 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 3406: Candles, tapers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of candle imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported candle worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply candle to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (4%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of candle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $3.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of candle to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for candle?
The HS code for candle is heading 3406. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3406.00. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3406 page.
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