Light cotton fabric imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $19.6 million of light cotton fabric in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $19.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Algeria imports light cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Portugal (37%), China (23%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.21 | Bleached light plain cotton fabric | 59% |
| 5208.11 | Unbleached light plain cotton fabric | 15% |
| 5208.32 | Dyed medium plain cotton fabric | 12% |
| 5208.52 | Printed medium plain cotton fabric | 4.5% |
| 5208.51 | Printed light plain cotton fabric | 3.4% |
| 5208.59 | Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 2.3% |
| 5208.19 | Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 1.5% |
| 5208.31 | Dyed light plain cotton fabric | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.08 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.39, 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.
Light cotton fabric exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported light cotton fabric worth $337 thousand (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported light cotton fabric worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Algeria?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.08 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also export light cotton fabric?
Yes. Algeria exported $337 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5208.21 (59% of the value) and 5208.11 (15%).
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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