Plastic-coated paper imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated paper by Algeria reached $58.4 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $78.5 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 | $58.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 23.4K t |
| 2022 | $76.3M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $49.6M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $49.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $52.7M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $67.3M | 24.6K t |
| 2017 | $77.2M | 23.1K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic-coated paper from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 21% above the world average of $2.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic-coated paper worth $58.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($35.1 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $2.78 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-coated paper to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.2 million in 2017 to $58.4 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $78.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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