Paint thinner imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported paint thinner worth $17.6 million (12.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% 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 | $17.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 13.1K t |
Where Algeria imports paint thinner from
Italy alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.3M | 75% |
| France | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $818K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $747K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $320K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $242K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $227K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $187K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $145K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $138K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.40, 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.
Paint thinner exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $1.0 million of paint thinner in 2024 (316 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $926K | 90% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $78K | 7.5% |
| Morocco | $24K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria paint thinner imports (HS 3814): 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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported paint thinner worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint thinner to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by France (7%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint thinner to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export paint thinner?
Yes. Algeria exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire and Morocco. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 page.
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