Paper articles imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported paper articles worth $11.9 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% 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 | $11.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 4.6K t |
Where Algeria imports paper articles from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Italy (25%), France (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 46% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 25% |
| France | $925K | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $795K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $622K | 5.2% |
| Tunisia | $461K | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $226K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $116K | 1% |
| India | $105K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 64% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 17% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 14% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 3.8% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 1.2% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper articles exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $1.2 million of paper articles in 2024 (455 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 89% |
| France | $116K | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $5K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.3% |
| United States | $2K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported paper articles worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Italy (25%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export paper articles?
Yes. Algeria exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, France and Belgium. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (64% of the value) and 4823.20 (17%).
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