Plastic waste (other) exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported plastic waste (other) worth $7.6 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 327% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $907K | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $149K | 202 t |
| 2019 | $573K | 908 t |
| 2018 | $431K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $317K | 1.2K t |
Where Algeria exports plastic waste (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+664% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.0M | 53% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 14% |
| Egypt | $883K | 12% |
| Italy | $773K | 10% |
| Germany | $732K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.2% |
| Latvia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.43. 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria plastic waste (other) exports (HS 3915.90): 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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported plastic waste (other) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 327% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste (other) from Algeria?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (14%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic waste (other) from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $317 thousand in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
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