Synthetic staple yarn imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $21.2 million of synthetic staple yarn in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $21.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 3.3K t |
Where Algeria imports synthetic staple yarn from
Most of the value came from Belgium (39%), China (21%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.99 | Synthetic blend yarn (other) | 40% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 18% |
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 18% |
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 9.8% |
| 5509.31 | Acrylic staple yarn | 4.6% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 4.3% |
| 5509.52 | Polyester-wool blend yarn | 3.4% |
| 5509.59 | Polyester blend yarn (other) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, 50% above the world average of $3.00. 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 synthetic staple yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported synthetic staple yarn worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Algeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 813% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $3.00 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 staple yarn to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5509.99 (40% of the value) and 5509.22 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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