Inorganic ester imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.9 million of inorganic ester in 2024 (186 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.1 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 | $2.9M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 341 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 189 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Algeria imports inorganic ester from
Germany alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 68% |
| Switzerland | $854K | 29% |
| France | $41K | 1.4% |
| China | $16K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2920
| 2920.90 | Inorganic esters (other) | 100% |
| 2920.29 | Phosphite esters | 0.2% |
| 2920.19 | Phosphorothioate esters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.65 per kg, 541% above the world average of $2.44. 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria inorganic ester imports (HS 2920): 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 2920: Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (other than of hydrogen halides) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic ester imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported inorganic ester worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic ester to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Switzerland (29%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic ester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.65 per kg in 2024, 541% above the world average of $2.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of inorganic ester to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic ester?
The HS code for inorganic ester is heading 2920. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2920.90 (100% of the value) and 2920.29 (0%).
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