Foam glass blocks and panels imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.3 million of foam glass blocks and panels in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.4 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 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 13.6K t |
Where Algeria imports foam glass blocks and panels from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 59% |
| France | $444K | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $345K | 15% |
| Germany | $99K | 4.4% |
| India | $31K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 55% below the world average of $2.23, 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 foam glass blocks and panels imports (HS 7016.90): 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 7016.90: Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Common questions
What is the value of foam glass blocks and panels imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported foam glass blocks and panels worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply foam glass blocks and panels to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (20%) and the Czech Republic (15%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of foam glass blocks and panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of foam glass blocks and panels to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for foam glass blocks and panels?
The HS code for foam glass blocks and panels is subheading 7016.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7016 page.
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