Zinc oxide imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported zinc oxide worth $2.5 million (939 tonnes). Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 939 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 431 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 473 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 439 t |
| 2020 | $856K | 339 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 698 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $799K | 121 t |
Where Algeria imports zinc oxide from
The largest suppliers were Italy (32%), Indonesia (30%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $807K | 32% |
| Indonesia | $754K | 30% |
| France | $237K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $227K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $140K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $102K | 4% |
| India | $99K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $56K | 2.2% |
| China | $16K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 21% above the world average of $2.23. 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 zinc oxide imports (HS 2817): 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 2817: Zinc; oxide and peroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc oxide imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported zinc oxide worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 939 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc oxide to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($807 thousand), followed by Indonesia (30%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc oxide to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $799 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc oxide?
The HS code for zinc oxide is heading 2817. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2817.00. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2817 page.
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