Phenol-formaldehyde resins imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $13.4 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 838% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $13.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 849 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 698 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $902K | 434 t |
| 2019 | $995K | 576 t |
| 2018 | $563K | 326 t |
| 2017 | $484K | 152 t |
Where Algeria imports phenol-formaldehyde resins from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 phenol-formaldehyde resins imports (HS 3909.40): 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 3909.40: Phenolic resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol-formaldehyde resins imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 838% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol-formaldehyde resins to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by China (7%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phenol-formaldehyde resins to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $484 thousand in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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