Glass blocks and tiles imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $3.3 million of glass blocks and tiles in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 68% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 14.9K t |
Where Algeria imports glass blocks and tiles from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
Product types under HS 7016
| 7016.90 | Foam glass blocks and panels | 69% |
| 7016.10 | Glass mosaic tiles and cubes | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.12, 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 glass blocks and tiles imports (HS 7016): 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: Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass blocks and tiles imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported glass blocks and tiles worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass blocks and tiles to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (15%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 972% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass blocks and tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass blocks and tiles to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass blocks and tiles?
The HS code for glass blocks and tiles is heading 7016. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7016.90 (69% of the value) and 7016.10 (31%).
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