Float glass exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $47.9 million of float glass in 2024 (134.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.7 million.
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 | $47.9M | 134.0K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 89.1K t |
| 2022 | $74.7M | 134.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 76.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 72.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 95.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 133.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 99.9K t |
Where Algeria exports float glass to
Most of it went to Morocco (24%), Tunisia (22%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $11.5M | 24% |
| Tunisia | $10.6M | 22% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $5.5M | 12% |
| Brazil | $4.9M | 10% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Serbia | $1.4M | 3% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Albania | $1.0M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 89% |
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 10% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 35% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Float glass imports to Algeria
Algeria imported $23.1 million of float glass in 2024 (69.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (24%), Belgium (19%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 24% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 19% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 17% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $988K | 4.3% |
| Nigeria | $628K | 2.7% |
| France | $135K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria float glass exports (HS 7005): 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported float glass worth $47.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass from Algeria?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Tunisia (22%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.6 million in 2017 to $47.9 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $74.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
Does Algeria also import float glass?
Yes. Algeria imported $23.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Belgium and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7005.29 (89% of the value) and 7005.10 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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