Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $15.6 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.6 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 | $15.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 13.2K t |
Where Algeria imports saturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were France (22%), China (21%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 22% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 15% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 14% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 8.8% |
| 2915.12 | Formic acid salts | 8.3% |
| 2915.33 | N-butyl acetate | 6.6% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 6.3% |
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.18. 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2915.90 (22% of the value) and 2915.21 (15%).
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