Polyester staple fiber imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $8.2 million of polyester staple fiber in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% 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 | $8.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 6.0K t |
Where Algeria imports polyester staple fiber from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 66% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 14% |
| South Korea | $713K | 8.7% |
| India | $459K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $314K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fiber exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $4.7 million of polyester staple fiber in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Algeria polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polyester staple fiber worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fiber to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Algeria exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Bulgaria and Morocco. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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