Vinyl polymer imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported vinyl polymer worth $22.6 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.8 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 | $22.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 10.1K t |
Where Algeria imports vinyl polymer from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), Tunisia (22%), Portugal (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.12 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion | 32% |
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) | 28% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl polymers (other) | 23% |
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion | 9.4% |
| 3905.30 | Polyvinyl alcohol | 3.3% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl polymer copolymers (other) | 2.4% |
| 3905.19 | Polyvinyl acetate resin | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, close to the world average of $2.77.
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 vinyl polymer imports (HS 3905): 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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported vinyl polymer worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymer to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Tunisia (22%) and Portugal (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl polymer to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3905.12 (32% of the value) and 3905.29 (28%).
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