Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $6.5 million (27.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.5M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $602K | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $460K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $529K | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $46K | 213 t |
| 2017 | $56K | 233 t |
Where Algeria exports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to
One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $6.4M | 99% |
| Senegal | $79K | 1.2% |
| Niger | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 56% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports to Algeria
Algeria imported $6.0 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Portugal (38%), Italy (28%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.3M | 38% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 28% |
| China | $983K | 16% |
| France | $418K | 6.9% |
| India | $270K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $239K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $107K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from Algeria?
Mauritania was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Senegal (1%) and Niger (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also import ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Algeria imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Italy and China. That compares with exports of $6.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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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