Lithographic printing plates imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.6 million of lithographic printing plates in 2024 (155 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.7 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 | $2.6M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 96 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 108 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 279 t |
Where Algeria imports lithographic printing plates from
Most of the value came from Italy (30%), France (20%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $780K | 30% |
| France | $521K | 20% |
| Germany | $467K | 18% |
| China | $216K | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $213K | 8.2% |
| Greece | $191K | 7.4% |
| Poland | $167K | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $18K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.77 per kg, 33% above the world average of $12.57. 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 lithographic printing plates imports (HS 8442.50): 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 8442.50: Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished).
Common questions
What is the value of lithographic printing plates imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported lithographic printing plates worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithographic printing plates to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($780 thousand), followed by France (20%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithographic printing plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.77 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $12.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithographic printing plates to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithographic printing plates?
The HS code for lithographic printing plates is subheading 8442.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8442 page.
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