Plastic building material imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic building material by Algeria reached $26.1 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $44.4 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 | $26.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $44.4M | 17.9K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic building material from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), France (27%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 77% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 9.2% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 8.9% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.05, 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.
Plastic building material exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported plastic building material worth $583 thousand (194 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $553K | 95% |
| Spain | $17K | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 1.3% |
| Mauritania | $4K | 0.7% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic building material worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by France (27%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic building material to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.4 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $44.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does Algeria also export plastic building material?
Yes. Algeria exported $583 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Spain and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (77% of the value) and 3925.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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