Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $7.2 million of unsaturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.2 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 | $7.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Algeria imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (16%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 41% |
| India | $1.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $728K | 10% |
| Portugal | $661K | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $546K | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $399K | 5.5% |
| France | $379K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $98K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $91K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 27% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 26% |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 19% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 9.3% |
| 2916.12 | Acrylic acid esters | 9.2% |
| 2916.11 | Acrylic acid | 4.4% |
| 2916.15 | Unsaturated fatty acids | 3% |
| 2916.20 | Cyclic monocarboxylic acids | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.22. 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 unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (16%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2916.39 (27% of the value) and 2916.19 (26%).
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