Plasticized PVC compounds imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $33.4 million of plasticized pvc compounds in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 34% more than in 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 | $33.4M | 25.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 19.5K t |
Where Algeria imports plasticized pvc compounds from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Egypt (21%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.85, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria plasticized pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.22): 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 3904.22: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc compounds imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported plasticized pvc compounds worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc compounds to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasticized pvc compounds to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Algeria also export plasticized pvc compounds?
Yes. Algeria exported $686 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Portugal and Egypt. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $32.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc compounds?
The HS code for plasticized pvc compounds is subheading 3904.22. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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