Synthetic staple fibre imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $13.3 million of synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.5 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 | $13.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 9.6K t |
Where Algeria imports synthetic staple fibre from
Most of the value came from China (41%), France (11%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 41% |
| France | $1.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 8.8% |
| India | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $716K | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $713K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $619K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $604K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $343K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $314K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 5503
| 5503.20 | Polyester staple fiber | 62% |
| 5503.40 | Polypropylene staple fiber | 26% |
| 5503.30 | Acrylic staple fiber | 9.6% |
| 5503.90 | Synthetic staple fiber (other) | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple fibre exports from Algeria
Exports of synthetic staple fibre by Algeria reached $4.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria synthetic staple fibre imports (HS 5503): 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 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported synthetic staple fibre worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fibre to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by France (11%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fibre to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. Algeria exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Bulgaria and Morocco. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for synthetic staple fibre is heading 5503. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5503.20 (62% of the value) and 5503.40 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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