Ethylene glycol imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported ethylene glycol worth $5.1 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.7 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 | $5.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $847K | 900 t |
| 2019 | $716K | 776 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 4.0K t |
Where Algeria imports ethylene glycol from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.0M | 59% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| France | $719K | 14% |
| Spain | $126K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $52K | 1% |
| India | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 98% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 ethylene glycol imports (HS 2905.31): 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 2905.31: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol).
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene glycol imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported ethylene glycol worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene glycol to Algeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (22%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ethylene glycol to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene glycol?
The HS code for ethylene glycol is subheading 2905.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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