Polyester filament yarn imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester filament yarn by Algeria reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 449 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
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 polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.47): 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 5402.47: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament yarn imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polyester filament yarn worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament yarn to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (40%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament yarn to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.47. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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