Heavy cotton fabric exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported heavy cotton fabric worth $5.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 109% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% 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 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 549 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $512K | 94 t |
| 2019 | $141K | 28 t |
| 2018 | $2K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $39K | 9 t |
Where Algeria exports heavy cotton fabric to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5209
| 5209.42 | Denim | 75% |
| 5209.22 | Bleached heavy twill cotton fabric | 16% |
| 5209.21 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 4.5% |
| 5209.32 | Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric | 2.4% |
| 5209.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 1.2% |
| 5209.19 | Unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.5% |
| 5209.29 | Bleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.4% |
| 5209.12 | Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5209.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.31 per kg, 22% below the world average of $6.83, 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.
Heavy cotton fabric imports to Algeria
Imports of heavy cotton fabric by Algeria reached $5.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria heavy cotton fabric exports (HS 5209): 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 5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton fabric exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported heavy cotton fabric worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy cotton fabric from Algeria?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Tunisia (29%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.31 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $6.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy cotton fabric from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also import heavy cotton fabric?
Yes. Algeria imported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Egypt and France. That compares with exports of $5.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton fabric is heading 5209. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5209.42 (75% of the value) and 5209.22 (16%).
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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