Melamine-formaldehyde resins imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $4.2 million of melamine-formaldehyde resins in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $4.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $615K | 480 t |
| 2020 | $496K | 365 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $288K | 185 t |
| 2017 | $652K | 208 t |
Where Algeria imports melamine-formaldehyde resins from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
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 melamine-formaldehyde resins imports (HS 3909.20): 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 3909.20: Amino-resins: melamine resins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of melamine-formaldehyde resins imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported melamine-formaldehyde resins worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply melamine-formaldehyde resins to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (3%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of melamine-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of melamine-formaldehyde resins to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $652 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 544%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for melamine-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for melamine-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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