Painters putty imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of painters putty by Algeria reached $14.0 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.8 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 | $14.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 23.3K t |
Where Algeria imports painters putty from
Most of the value came from Turkey (21%), France (17%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.0M | 21% |
| France | $2.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 13% |
| Romania | $1.7M | 12% |
| China | $1.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 8% |
| Italy | $802K | 5.7% |
| United States | $381K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $157K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, close to the world average of $3.24.
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 painters putty imports (HS 3214.10): 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 3214.10: Mastics: painters' fillings.
Common questions
What is the value of painters putty imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported painters putty worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply painters putty to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by France (17%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of painters putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of painters putty to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for painters putty?
The HS code for painters putty is subheading 3214.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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