Clothing fasteners imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $8.4 million of clothing fasteners in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 643 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 646 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 697 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 726 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Algeria imports clothing fasteners from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 84% |
| France | $601K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $517K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $128K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $18K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8308
| 8308.10 | Metal hooks | 50% |
| 8308.20 | Metal rivets | 28% |
| 8308.90 | Metal buckles | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 64% below the world average of $13.63, 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 clothing fasteners imports (HS 8308): 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 8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported clothing fasteners worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing fasteners to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by France (7%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $13.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clothing fasteners to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
The HS code for clothing fasteners is heading 8308. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8308.10 (50% of the value) and 8308.20 (27%).
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