Waste paper exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $21.7 million of waste paper in 2024 (116.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $21.7M | 116.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 105.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 94.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 88.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 53.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 64.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 69.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 93.4K t |
Where Algeria exports waste paper to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.10 | Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste | 60% |
| 4707.90 | Mixed paper and cardboard waste | 29% |
| 4707.20 | Bleached paper waste | 11% |
| 4707.30 | Newspaper and magazine waste | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
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 waste paper exports (HS 4707): 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 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported waste paper worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy waste paper from Algeria?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by India (32%) and Tunisia (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average export price of waste paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of waste paper from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $25.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
The HS code for waste paper is heading 4707. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 4707.10 (60% of the value) and 4707.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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