Plastic-coated fabric imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $40.7 million of plastic-coated fabric in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $40.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $50.9M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $42.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $42.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $41.9M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 8.5K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.6M | 85% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 6% |
| France | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $117K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $106K | 0.3% |
| United States | $73K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $71K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $67K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $47K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 52% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 32% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 70% below the world average of $7.42, 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 plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic-coated fabric worth $40.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by Italy (6%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $40.7 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $50.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (52% of the value) and 5903.20 (32%).
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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