Facial tissues and paper towels exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $4.2 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $709K | 566 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 870 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $793K | 553 t |
| 2017 | $233K | 156 t |
Where Algeria exports facial tissues and paper towels to
One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.2M | 76% |
| France | $541K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $328K | 7.9% |
| Canada | $54K | 1.3% |
| Mauritania | $44K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 facial tissues and paper towels exports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported facial tissues and paper towels worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy facial tissues and paper towels from Algeria?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (13%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 951% on the year.
What is the average export price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of facial tissues and paper towels from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $233 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
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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