Tissue paper exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $35.4 million of tissue paper in 2024 (26.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.4M | 26.6K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 28.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Algeria exports tissue paper to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (48%), Lebanon (18%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $16.9M | 48% |
| Lebanon | $6.2M | 18% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.1M | 12% |
| Greece | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $944K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $839K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $769K | 2.2% |
| Malta | $419K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tissue paper imports to Algeria
In 2024, Algeria imported tissue paper worth $4.2 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria tissue paper exports (HS 4803): 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported tissue paper worth $35.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy tissue paper from Algeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Lebanon (18%) and Cote d'Ivoire (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average export price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tissue paper from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $35.4 million in 2024, an increase of 954%. The peak was 2023 at $40.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Algeria also import tissue paper?
Yes. Algeria imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Egypt and Italy. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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