Carbon and copy paper imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon and copy paper by Algeria reached $7.4 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 4.6K t |
Where Algeria imports carbon and copy paper from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Carbonless (self-copy) paper | 84% |
| 4809.90 | Carbon paper and transfer paper | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
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 carbon and copy paper imports (HS 4809): 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 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported carbon and copy paper worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon and copy paper to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (10%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon and copy paper to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
The HS code for carbon and copy paper is heading 4809. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 4809.20 (84% of the value) and 4809.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Algeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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