Nonwoven fabric imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Algeria reached $105.5 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. 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 | $105.5M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $114.7M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $107.6M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $98.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2020 | $76.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2019 | $76.4M | 26.7K t |
| 2018 | $72.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $91.9M | 33.2K t |
Where Algeria imports nonwoven fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (27%), Italy (25%), Egypt (22%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $28.7M | 27% |
| Italy | $26.2M | 25% |
| Egypt | $23.0M | 22% |
| China | $9.4M | 8.9% |
| Portugal | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Slovenia | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| France | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 1% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 36% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 20% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 14% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 14% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 5.5% |
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 4.8% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 4.4% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.06, 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 nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported nonwoven fabric worth $105.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Egypt (22%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.9 million in 2017 to $105.5 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $114.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $92.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export nonwoven fabric?
Yes. Algeria exported $542 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $104.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5603.11 (36% of the value) and 5603.12 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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