Ink imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $51.5 million of ink in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $51.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $49.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.0M | 5.8K t |
Where Algeria imports ink from
Most of the value came from Italy (32%), France (28%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.3M | 32% |
| France | $14.3M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 11% |
| China | $3.3M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $918K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $827K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Colored printing ink | 81% |
| 3215.90 | Writing and drawing ink | 13% |
| 3215.11 | Black printing ink | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 58% below the world average of $13.13, 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 ink imports (HS 3215): 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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported ink worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by France (28%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $13.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ink to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.0 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3215.19 (81% of the value) and 3215.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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