Chemical product imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $128.1 million of chemical product in 2024 (55.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $128.1M | 55.2K t |
| 2023 | $129.0M | 54.5K t |
| 2022 | $118.8M | 59.8K t |
| 2021 | $92.1M | 100.6K t |
| 2020 | $91.1M | 182.1K t |
| 2019 | $110.0M | 158.6K t |
| 2018 | $128.4M | 166.0K t |
| 2017 | $128.9M | 184.9K t |
Where Algeria imports chemical product from
Most of the value came from Italy (25%), China (16%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $31.8M | 25% |
| China | $21.0M | 16% |
| France | $18.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $16.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $6.8M | 5.3% |
| India | $6.4M | 5% |
| United States | $6.3M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.7M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 2% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 76% |
| 3824.40 | Concrete additives | 12% |
| 3824.78 | HFC/PFC refrigerant blends | 9.1% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol formulation | 1.4% |
| 3824.50 | Prepared mortars and concretes | 1.1% |
| 3824.10 | Foundry binders | 0.4% |
| 3824.91 | Organophosphorus chemical compounds | 0.1% |
| 3824.81 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter: containing oxirane (ethylene oxide) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, close to the world average of $2.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chemical product exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported chemical product worth $303 thousand (123 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (29%), Burkina Faso (22%), Italy (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $89K | 29% |
| Burkina Faso | $67K | 22% |
| Italy | $55K | 18% |
| Turkey | $36K | 12% |
| Tunisia | $16K | 5.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 4.8% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 3.5% |
| Croatia | $10K | 3.2% |
| Niger | $4K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria chemical product imports (HS 3824): 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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported chemical product worth $128.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by China (16%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical product to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128.9 million in 2017 to $128.1 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $129.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export chemical product?
Yes. Algeria exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Burkina Faso and Italy. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $127.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (76% of the value) and 3824.40 (12%).
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