Plastic hose imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $136.1 million of plastic hose in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 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 | $136.1M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $109.4M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $90.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $86.4M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $100.5M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $106.8M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $121.7M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $153.6M | 40.0K t |
Where Algeria imports plastic hose from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), Norway (17%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 28% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 19% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 19% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 16% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 7.7% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 3.8% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 3.1% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, 34% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported plastic hose worth $3.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plastic hose worth $136.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by Norway (17%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $6.11 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 hose to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153.6 million in 2017 to $136.1 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $153.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.2 million a year.
Does Algeria also export plastic hose?
Yes. Algeria exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Mauritania and Niger. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $132.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3917.40 (28% of the value) and 3917.32 (19%).
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.
Same product, other countries
Plastic hose product types in Algeria
- Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)
- Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid)
- Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes
- Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)
- Flexible high-pressure plastic hose
- Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)
- Flexible plastic hose with fittings
- Plastic hose and tubing (other)
- Plastic pipe and hose fittings
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