Plaster articles exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $3.5 million of plaster articles in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 44.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 47.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 35.2K t |
| 2020 | $788K | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 41.7K t |
Where Algeria exports plaster articles to
One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+821% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.3M | 68% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $550K | 16% |
| Senegal | $218K | 6.3% |
| Lebanon | $113K | 3.3% |
| Mauritania | $102K | 2.9% |
| Togo | $61K | 1.8% |
| Gambia | $33K | 0.9% |
| Benin | $19K | 0.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $14K | 0.4% |
| France | $9K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 86% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 13% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.33, 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.
Plaster articles imports to Algeria
In 2024, Algeria imported plaster articles worth $1.1 million (980 tonnes). France alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria plaster articles exports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported plaster articles worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaster articles from Algeria?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (16%) and Senegal (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plaster articles from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also import plaster articles?
Yes. Algeria imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (86% of the value) and 6809.19 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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