Terry cloth imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of terry cloth by Algeria reached $9.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $9.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 747 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 281 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 396 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 428 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 272 t |
Where Algeria imports terry cloth from
Turkey alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5802
| 5802.19 | Cotton terry towelling, bleached | 86% |
| 5802.20 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of textile materials, excluding cotton, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 14% |
| 5802.30 | Fabrics: tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703 | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, close to the world average of $5.21.
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 terry cloth imports (HS 5802): 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 5802: Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703.
Common questions
What is the value of terry cloth imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported terry cloth worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 193 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply terry cloth to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Egypt (34%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of terry cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $5.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of terry cloth to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 454%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for terry cloth?
The HS code for terry cloth is heading 5802. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5802.19 (86% of the value) and 5802.20 (14%).
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