Cellulose imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $30.1 million of cellulose in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $42.2 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 | $30.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 9.2K t |
Where Algeria imports cellulose from
Most of the value came from China (36%), France (13%), Belgium (13%).
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers (other) | 52% |
| 3912.31 | Carboxymethyl cellulose | 25% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose derivatives (other) | 14% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrate | 8.9% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetate (unplasticized) | 0.1% |
| 3912.12 | Cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.77 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.87, 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 cellulose imports (HS 3912): 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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported cellulose worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by France (13%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.77 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $42.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3912.39 (52% of the value) and 3912.31 (24%).
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