Pile fabric imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $9.2 million of pile fabric in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.0 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 | $9.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 934 t |
Where Algeria imports pile fabric from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+697% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.27 | Cotton pile fabric, warp | 34% |
| 5801.37 | Synthetic pile fabric, warp | 30% |
| 5801.33 | Synthetic pile fabric, other weft | 15% |
| 5801.22 | Cotton corduroy | 6.2% |
| 5801.31 | Synthetic pile fabric, uncut | 5.9% |
| 5801.32 | Synthetic corduroy | 5% |
| 5801.36 | Chenille fabric, synthetic | 3.3% |
| 5801.26 | Fabrics: chenille, of cotton, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 31% below the world average of $7.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria pile fabric imports (HS 5801): 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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported pile fabric worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pile fabric to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2018 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5801.27 (34% of the value) and 5801.37 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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