Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $40.1 million of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $40.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 8.0K t |
Where Algeria imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (24%), Italy (21%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $9.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 21% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 13% |
| France | $5.1M | 13% |
| China | $4.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $917K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $747K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $706K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
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 polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $40.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Algeria?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $40.1 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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