Pigment dispersion imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported pigment dispersion worth $7.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 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 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 798 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 929 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 698 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 874 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 883 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Algeria imports pigment dispersion from
Most of the value came from Italy (26%), Belgium (21%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 26% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 21% |
| France | $1.1M | 15% |
| Tunisia | $809K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $774K | 10% |
| South Korea | $618K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $161K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $105K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $58K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.90 | Paint pigment | 87% |
| 3212.10 | Specialty pigment | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 48% below the world average of $10.25, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria pigment dispersion imports (HS 3212): 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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported pigment dispersion worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Belgium (21%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $10.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment dispersion to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3212.90 (87% of the value) and 3212.10 (13%).
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