Clay imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $19.5 million of clay in 2024 (95.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 | $19.5M | 95.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 104.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 69.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 66.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 108.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 111.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 92.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 123.6K t |
Where Algeria imports clay from
The largest suppliers were France (35%), Turkey (23%), Portugal (21%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.8M | 35% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 23% |
| Portugal | $4.1M | 21% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $804K | 4.1% |
| Tunisia | $120K | 0.6% |
| India | $61K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $42K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.40 | Clay (other types) | 64% |
| 2508.10 | Bentonite | 28% |
| 2508.30 | Fireclay | 6.9% |
| 2508.70 | Chamotte | 1.2% |
| 2508.60 | Mullite | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria clay imports (HS 2508): 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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported clay worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Portugal (21%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clay to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2508.40 (64% of the value) and 2508.10 (28%).
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