Polycarboxylic acid imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polycarboxylic acid by Algeria reached $23.9 million in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less 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 | $23.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 15.0K t |
Where Algeria imports polycarboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (34%), Turkey (31%), China (25%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.32 | Dioctyl phthalate | 48% |
| 2917.33 | Dinonyl and didecyl phthalates | 35% |
| 2917.39 | Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 10% |
| 2917.35 | Phthalic anhydride | 4.6% |
| 2917.11 | Oxalic acid | 1% |
| 2917.19 | Acyclic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 0.9% |
| 2917.14 | Maleic anhydride | 0.5% |
| 2917.34 | Phthalate esters (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.11. 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 polycarboxylic acid imports (HS 2917): 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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polycarboxylic acid worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Algeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polycarboxylic acid to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $27.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2917.32 (48% of the value) and 2917.33 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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