Polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $136.1 million of polyvinyl chloride (pure) in 2024 (164.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% 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 | $136.1M | 164.6K t |
| 2023 | $125.9M | 141.6K t |
| 2022 | $157.0M | 113.7K t |
| 2021 | $158.6M | 94.9K t |
| 2020 | $100.4M | 118.7K t |
| 2019 | $85.1M | 108.8K t |
| 2018 | $69.4M | 79.3K t |
| 2017 | $113.9M | 121.9K t |
Where Algeria imports polyvinyl chloride (pure) from
The largest suppliers were United States (44%), France (35%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60.2M | 44% |
| France | $48.1M | 35% |
| Belgium | $14.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 2.1% |
| China | $2.8M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $611K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 polyvinyl chloride (pure) imports (HS 3904.10): 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 3904.10: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride (pure) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported polyvinyl chloride (pure) worth $136.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Algeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($60.2 million), followed by France (35%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride (pure) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride (pure) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.9 million in 2017 to $136.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $158.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure)?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride (pure) is subheading 3904.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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