Pigments and preparations (other) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $24.4 million of pigments and preparations (other) in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $24.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Algeria imports pigments and preparations (other) from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (21%), Saudi Arabia (19%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.0M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 19% |
| India | $4.0M | 16% |
| China | $2.6M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $789K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $780K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $518K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, close to the world average of $3.70.
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 pigments and preparations (other) imports (HS 3206.49): 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 3206.49: Colouring matter: other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4.
Common questions
What is the value of pigments and preparations (other) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported pigments and preparations (other) worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigments and preparations (other) to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (19%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigments and preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigments and preparations (other) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. The peak was 2023 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigments and preparations (other)?
The HS code for pigments and preparations (other) is subheading 3206.49. 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 3206 page.
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