Rigid PVC compounds imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported rigid pvc compounds worth $7.8 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.3 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 | $7.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 10.6K t |
Where Algeria imports rigid pvc compounds from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Portugal (40%), United States (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 45% |
| Portugal | $3.1M | 41% |
| United States | $680K | 8.8% |
| Spain | $194K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 1.1% |
| France | $80K | 1% |
| Italy | $79K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
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 rigid pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.21): 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 3904.21: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc compounds imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported rigid pvc compounds worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc compounds to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Portugal (40%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rigid pvc compounds to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc compounds?
The HS code for rigid pvc compounds is subheading 3904.21. 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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