Ceramic pigment imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $136.4 million of ceramic pigment in 2024 (133.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 197 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $136.4M | 133.9K t |
| 2023 | $161.7M | 144.4K t |
| 2022 | $116.7M | 118.5K t |
| 2021 | $107.9M | 135.2K t |
| 2020 | $96.6M | 130.3K t |
| 2019 | $87.6M | 119.6K t |
| 2018 | $73.9M | 97.5K t |
| 2017 | $65.3M | 90.5K t |
Where Algeria imports ceramic pigment from
Most of the value came from Italy (39%), Portugal (31%), Egypt (13%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.20 | Vitrifiable enamels and glazes | 69% |
| 3207.40 | Glass frit and glass powder | 22% |
| 3207.10 | Prepared pigments and colors | 7.7% |
| 3207.30 | Ceramic lustres | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.78, 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 ceramic pigment imports (HS 3207): 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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported ceramic pigment worth $136.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 197 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($52.9 million), followed by Portugal (31%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 757% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic pigment to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.3 million in 2017 to $136.4 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2023 at $161.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3207.20 (69% of the value) and 3207.40 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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