Plastic film imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $74.7 million of plastic film in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $74.7M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $82.9M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $75.9M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $55.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $64.7M | 23.0K t |
| 2019 | $52.5M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $68.1M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $61.8M | 22.8K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic film from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (19%), China (17%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+982% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 61% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 22% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 9.3% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 6% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 1.4% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, close to the world average of $4.76.
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 film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic film worth $74.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Algeria?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by China (17%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.8 million in 2017 to $74.7 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $82.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (61% of the value) and 3921.19 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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