Plastic dinnerware imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $29.6 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $38.1 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 | $29.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $38.1M | 6.2K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic dinnerware from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.3M | 86% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 5% |
| Italy | $864K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $726K | 2.5% |
| France | $662K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $135K | 0.5% |
| India | $116K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $82K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $57K | 0.2% |
| United States | $32K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 51% |
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, close to the world average of $4.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic dinnerware exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported plastic dinnerware worth $385 thousand (587 tonnes). Most of it went to France (34%), Mauritania (29%), Cote d'Ivoire (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $131K | 34% |
| Mauritania | $113K | 29% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $50K | 13% |
| Senegal | $43K | 11% |
| China | $18K | 4.7% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $7K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $6K | 1.5% |
| United States | $4K | 1% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic dinnerware worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic dinnerware to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.1 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $38.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
Does Algeria also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Algeria exported $385 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Mauritania and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3924.90 (51% of the value) and 3924.10 (49%).
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