Cleaning cloths imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported cleaning cloths worth $4.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.5 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 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 797 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 431 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Algeria imports cleaning cloths from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 87% |
| United States | $224K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $135K | 3.1% |
| France | $94K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $50K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $35K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 30% below the world average of $5.79, 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 cleaning cloths imports (HS 6307.10): 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 6307.10: Cloths: floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths.
Common questions
What is the value of cleaning cloths imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported cleaning cloths worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cleaning cloths to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of cleaning cloths per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cleaning cloths to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2020 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cleaning cloths?
The HS code for cleaning cloths is subheading 6307.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6307 page.
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