Sanitary products exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $3.3 million of sanitary products in 2024 (902 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 903 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 996 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 769 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 958 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Algeria exports sanitary products to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.2M | 66% |
| Tunisia | $746K | 22% |
| Lebanon | $176K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $138K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.7% |
| France | $22K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $17K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sanitary products imports to Algeria
Algeria imported $971 thousand of sanitary products in 2024 (424 tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria sanitary products exports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported sanitary products worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy sanitary products from Algeria?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Tunisia (22%) and Lebanon (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sanitary products from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also import sanitary products?
Yes. Algeria imported $971 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, the Czech Republic and China. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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