Polyethylene imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene by Algeria reached $666.6 million in 2024 (559.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 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 | $666.6M | 559.1K t |
| 2023 | $533.2M | 404.7K t |
| 2022 | $513.4M | 342.2K t |
| 2021 | $412.5M | 306.3K t |
| 2020 | $169.1M | 162.7K t |
| 2019 | $168.4M | 151.3K t |
| 2018 | $184.2M | 138.1K t |
| 2017 | $371.6M | 283.1K t |
Where Algeria imports polyethylene from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $404.1M | 61% |
| United States | $57.7M | 8.7% |
| China | $46.0M | 6.9% |
| France | $33.4M | 5% |
| Italy | $26.0M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $21.1M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $15.7M | 2.4% |
| India | $13.1M | 2% |
| Kuwait | $12.7M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 56% |
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 31% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 4.8% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 4.4% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
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 polyethylene imports (HS 3901): 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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polyethylene worth $666.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 559.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Algeria?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($404.1 million), followed by the United States (9%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $371.6 million in 2017 to $666.6 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $377.4 million a year.
Does Algeria also export polyethylene?
Yes. Algeria exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Italy and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $664.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3901.20 (56% of the value) and 3901.10 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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