Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $29.6 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 433% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $29.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Algeria imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+497% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.42 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill printed | 65% |
| 5514.22 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed | 17% |
| 5514.23 | Other weave heavy polyester | 7.2% |
| 5514.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding… | 5.2% |
| 5514.21 | Plain weave heavy polyester | 2.1% |
| 5514.12 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill | 2% |
| 5514.30 | Heavy synthetic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 1.8% |
| 5514.43 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, printed | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, 40% above the world average of $4.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 heavy synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5514): 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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 433% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($29.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, an increase of 338%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5514.42 (65% of the value) and 5514.22 (17%).
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