Water-based paint imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported water-based paint worth $11.5 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.5 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 | $11.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 7.4K t |
Where Algeria imports water-based paint from
The largest suppliers were France (31%), Germany (24%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| Portugal | $714K | 6.2% |
| China | $512K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $464K | 4% |
| Greece | $255K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $187K | 1.6% |
| Latvia | $167K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 78% |
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria water-based paint imports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported water-based paint worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-based paint to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3209.10 (78% of the value) and 3209.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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