Retail laundry detergent imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $6.1 million of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.9 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 | $6.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 540 t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.9M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $45.1M | 39.5K t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 43.7K t |
Where Algeria imports retail laundry detergent from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, 100% above the world average of $1.65. 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.
Retail laundry detergent exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $916 thousand of retail laundry detergent in 2024 (627 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+751% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria retail laundry detergent imports (HS 3402.20): 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 3402.20: Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail laundry detergent imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported retail laundry detergent worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail laundry detergent to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (28%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail laundry detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail laundry detergent to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2017 at $53.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export retail laundry detergent?
Yes. Algeria exported $916 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, France and Canada. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail laundry detergent?
The HS code for retail laundry detergent is subheading 3402.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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