Synthetic rubber imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic rubber by Algeria reached $24.2 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $24.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 4.2K t |
Where Algeria imports synthetic rubber from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Germany (12%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 12% |
| France | $2.8M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $676K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4002
| 4002.19 | Styrene-butadiene rubber | 41% |
| 4002.11 | Styrene-butadiene latex | 19% |
| 4002.99 | Synthetic rubber (other) | 11% |
| 4002.51 | Nitrile rubber latex | 9.4% |
| 4002.20 | Butadiene rubber | 8.7% |
| 4002.39 | Halogenated butyl rubber | 3.2% |
| 4002.70 | EPDM rubber | 3.1% |
| 4002.49 | Chloroprene rubber | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.02, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 synthetic rubber imports (HS 4002): 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 4002: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported synthetic rubber worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rubber to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (12%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic rubber to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber?
The HS code for synthetic rubber is heading 4002. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 4002.19 (41% of the value) and 4002.11 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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