Sulfonated hydrocarbon imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $3.0 million (694 tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.7 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 | $3.0M | 694 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 435 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 824 t |
| 2021 | $975K | 711 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 743 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 3.9K t |
Where Algeria imports sulfonated hydrocarbon from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 73% |
| Saudi Arabia | $344K | 12% |
| Italy | $115K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $107K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $92K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $78K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $60K | 2% |
| France | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2904
| 2904.20 | Nitrated hydrocarbons | 73% |
| 2904.10 | Sulfonic acids and derivatives | 24% |
| 2904.99 | Hydrocarbon derivatives (other) | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.27 per kg, 179% above the world average of $1.53. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria sulfonated hydrocarbon imports (HS 2904): 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 2904: Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonated hydrocarbon imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 694 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonated hydrocarbon to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024, 179% above the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfonated hydrocarbon to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon is heading 2904. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2904.20 (73% of the value) and 2904.10 (24%).
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