Printed matter imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed matter by Algeria reached $8.1 million in 2024 (556 tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.8 million.
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 | $8.1M | 556 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 487 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 440 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 432 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 753 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 950 t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 848 t |
Where Algeria imports printed matter from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (35%), Belgium (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 39% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 37% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.59 per kg, 98% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Printed matter exports from Algeria
Exports of printed matter by Algeria reached $217 thousand in 2024 (12 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $136K | 63% |
| United States | $39K | 18% |
| France | $22K | 10% |
| Austria | $7K | 3.3% |
| China | $7K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported printed matter worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Algeria?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.59 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed matter to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Algeria also export printed matter?
Yes. Algeria exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United States and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (39% of the value) and 4911.91 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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