Putty imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of putty by Algeria reached $20.8 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $35.6 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 | $20.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $35.6M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.3M | 32.9K t |
Where Algeria imports putty from
Most of the value came from France (36%), Turkey (17%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.5M | 36% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 9.8% |
| China | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Romania | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $852K | 4.1% |
| United States | $386K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $318K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $300K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 67% |
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, 108% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported putty worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of putty to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.3 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $35.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (67% of the value) and 3214.90 (33%).
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