Textile wadding imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile wadding by Algeria reached $4.3 million in 2024 (966 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $4.3M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 566 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 838 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 859 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 415 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 703 t |
Where Algeria imports textile wadding from
Most of the value came from Italy (45%), Poland (22%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.9M | 45% |
| Poland | $937K | 22% |
| China | $817K | 19% |
| Egypt | $286K | 6.7% |
| France | $177K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $98K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $13K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5601
| 5601.21 | Cotton wadding | 52% |
| 5601.22 | Synthetic wadding | 46% |
| 5601.30 | Textile flock and dust | 1.8% |
| 5601.29 | Wadding (other materials) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, 35% below the world average of $6.80, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria textile wadding imports (HS 5601): 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 5601: Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile wadding imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported textile wadding worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile wadding to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Poland (22%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $6.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile wadding to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile wadding?
The HS code for textile wadding is heading 5601. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5601.21 (52% of the value) and 5601.22 (46%).
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