Polystyrene imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $105.2 million of polystyrene in 2024 (68.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 21% on 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 | $105.2M | 68.0K t |
| 2023 | $86.8M | 57.5K t |
| 2022 | $101.5M | 54.2K t |
| 2021 | $75.6M | 42.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 37.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $67.8M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $85.4M | 53.2K t |
Where Algeria imports polystyrene from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), Belgium (15%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.9M | 19% |
| Belgium | $15.6M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.3M | 14% |
| France | $13.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $10.5M | 10% |
| Tunisia | $8.8M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $7.2M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 32% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 28% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 24% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 15% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
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 polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polystyrene worth $105.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polystyrene to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.4 million in 2017 to $105.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $76.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (32% of the value) and 3903.90 (28%).
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