Polyethylene bags imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.8 million of polyethylene bags in 2024 (641 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.1 million.
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 | 641 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 710 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Algeria imports polyethylene bags from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), France (18%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 40% |
| France | $520K | 18% |
| Turkey | $455K | 16% |
| Portugal | $152K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $131K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 4.1% |
| India | $53K | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $51K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, 51% above the world average of $2.93. 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 polyethylene bags imports (HS 3923.21): 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 3923.21: Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene bags imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polyethylene bags worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 641 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene bags to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (18%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $2.93 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 bags to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2017 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene bags?
The HS code for polyethylene bags is subheading 3923.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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