Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by Algeria reached $25.2 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 48% 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 | $25.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 7.6K t |
Where Algeria imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
Norway alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.00. 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.
Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from Algeria
Exports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by Algeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (708 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.6M | 72% |
| Mauritania | $567K | 26% |
| Gambia | $24K | 1.1% |
| Niger | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Algeria?
Norway was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Algeria also export polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. Algeria exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Mauritania and the Gambia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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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