Laboratory ceramics imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $10.9 million of laboratory ceramics in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $10.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 5.2K t |
Where Algeria imports laboratory ceramics from
Most of the value came from Poland (27%), Turkey (24%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.0M | 27% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 24% |
| India | $1.2M | 11% |
| Portugal | $983K | 9% |
| France | $962K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $821K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $374K | 3.4% |
| China | $348K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $327K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $172K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 6903
| 6903.20 | Alumina-silica refractory ceramics | 88% |
| 6903.90 | Refractory ceramics (other) | 12% |
| 6903.10 | Carbon-based refractory ceramics | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 43% below the world average of $6.21, 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 laboratory ceramics imports (HS 6903): 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 6903: Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of laboratory ceramics imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported laboratory ceramics worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply laboratory ceramics to Algeria?
Poland was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of laboratory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $6.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of laboratory ceramics to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for laboratory ceramics?
The HS code for laboratory ceramics is heading 6903. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 6903.20 (88% of the value) and 6903.90 (12%).
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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