PVC imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pvc by Algeria reached $184.7 million in 2024 (202.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% 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 | $184.7M | 202.6K t |
| 2023 | $168.8M | 165.3K t |
| 2022 | $191.9M | 132.7K t |
| 2021 | $178.5M | 107.2K t |
| 2020 | $117.7M | 133.2K t |
| 2019 | $110.5M | 128.2K t |
| 2018 | $88.9M | 94.2K t |
| 2017 | $149.5M | 153.7K t |
Where Algeria imports pvc from
Most of the value came from United States (33%), France (26%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60.8M | 33% |
| France | $48.9M | 27% |
| China | $23.9M | 13% |
| Belgium | $14.3M | 7.7% |
| Portugal | $8.8M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $8.2M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.9M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 74% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 18% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 4.2% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 1.6% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 1.5% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 0.9% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
PVC exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported pvc worth $709 thousand (506 tonnes). Turkey alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Algeria pvc imports (HS 3904): 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: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported pvc worth $184.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Algeria?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($60.8 million), followed by France (26%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pvc to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $149.5 million in 2017 to $184.7 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $191.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export pvc?
Yes. Algeria exported $709 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Portugal and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $184.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (74% of the value) and 3904.22 (18%).
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