Polypropylene imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported polypropylene worth $255.9 million (203.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $255.9M | 203.5K t |
| 2023 | $217.5M | 166.2K t |
| 2022 | $218.8M | 145.6K t |
| 2021 | $205.2M | 130.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 34.9K t |
| 2019 | $42.1M | 31.1K t |
| 2018 | $40.7M | 28.3K t |
| 2017 | $147.6M | 117.1K t |
Where Algeria imports polypropylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $220.6M | 86% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 3.4% |
| China | $7.6M | 3% |
| France | $6.9M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| United States | $860K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $683K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $575K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 93% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 5.5% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 1.8% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported polypropylene worth $808 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). Spain alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polypropylene worth $255.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Algeria?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($220.6 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polypropylene to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $147.6 million in 2017 to $255.9 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $145.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export polypropylene?
Yes. Algeria exported $808 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $255.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (93% of the value) and 3902.30 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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