Engineering plastic imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported engineering plastic worth $482.2 million (426.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. 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 | $482.2M | 426.3K t |
| 2023 | $425.2M | 344.4K t |
| 2022 | $543.7M | 372.6K t |
| 2021 | $272.4M | 204.5K t |
| 2020 | $229.6M | 246.5K t |
| 2019 | $255.2M | 206.7K t |
| 2018 | $312.2M | 218.9K t |
| 2017 | $323.7M | 246.1K t |
Where Algeria imports engineering plastic from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Saudi Arabia (19%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $240.2M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $90.5M | 19% |
| Egypt | $51.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $39.7M | 8.2% |
| France | $15.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $14.0M | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $10.6M | 2.2% |
| India | $5.8M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 1% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 66% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 15% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 6% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 4.8% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 2.9% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 2% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 1.9% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Algeria
Exports of engineering plastic by Algeria reached $23.4 million in 2024 (42.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.6M | 54% |
| France | $5.6M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 6.8% |
| China | $886K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $728K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $632K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $476K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $288K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $176K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported engineering plastic worth $482.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($240.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (19%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $323.7 million in 2017 to $482.2 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $543.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $355.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Algeria exported $23.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and Germany. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $458.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (66% of the value) and 3907.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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