Optical fibres and lenses imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by Algeria reached $16.4 million in 2024 (462 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $16.4M | 462 t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 380 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 228 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 381 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 167 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 83 t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 69 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 161 t |
Where Algeria imports optical fibres and lenses from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.4M | 70% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 13% |
| Tunisia | $712K | 4.3% |
| France | $495K | 3% |
| Germany | $477K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $432K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $203K | 1.2% |
| United States | $105K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $70K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 71% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 19% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 5.3% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 2.2% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 1.4% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.51 per kg, 48% below the world average of $67.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported optical fibres and lenses worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 462 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Poland (13%) and Tunisia (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.51 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 9001.50 (71% of the value) and 9001.10 (19%).
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