Trade lane
What Algeria buys from Saudi Arabia.
Algeria imported USD 1.1bn of manufactured and processed goods from Saudi Arabia in 2024, up 33 per cent on 2022. That is 3 per cent of everything Algeria imported in these lines, and Saudi Arabia is its number 6 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Saudi Arabia dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 1.1bnfrom Saudi Arabia in 2024 (USD 814m in 2022)
3 per centof Algeria's imports in these lines, USD 32bn from every source
58product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#6Saudi Arabia's rank among Algeria's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Algeria paid Saudi Arabia for it at the border, Saudi Arabia's share of everything Algeria imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 96 per cent of the lane.
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of Algeria's imports76 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 147m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,068 a tonne, 268,044 tonnesUSD 286min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210
Share of Algeria's imports91 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 161m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,232 a tonne, 175,786 tonnesUSD 217min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110
Share of Algeria's imports55 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,224 a tonne, 92,737 tonnesUSD 113min 2024 -
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Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761
Share of Algeria's imports24 per cent, 6 source countriesChangefrom USD 9m in 2022Unit valueUSD 956 a tonne, 79,199 tonnesUSD 76min 2024 -
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Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 392020
Share of Algeria's imports71 per cent, 20 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,793 a tonne, 32,314 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481920
Share of Algeria's imports46 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,918 a tonne, 10,875 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902HS 381700
Share of Algeria's imports86 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,672 a tonne, 17,167 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanatesHS 292910
Share of Algeria's imports46 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,973 a tonne, 11,480 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199
Share of Algeria's imports21 per cent, 35 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 25,970 a tonne, 771 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassiumHS 310520
Share of Algeria's imports22 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 947 a tonne, 13,919 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424HS 842482
Share of Algeria's imports31 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 350 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,523 a tonne, 3,193 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 761290
Share of Algeria's imports11 per cent, 21 source countriesChangefrom USD 117k in 2022Unit valueUSD 10,002 a tonne, 1,059 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of Algeria's imports2 per cent, 27 source countriesChangefrom USD 270k in 2022Unit valueUSD 14,426 a tonne, 716 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690
Share of Algeria's imports10 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,269 a tonne, 7,653 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of Algeria's imports2 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,070 a tonne, 194 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481910
Share of Algeria's imports37 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,315 a tonne, 2,314 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary formsHS 390319
Share of Algeria's imports20 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,594 a tonne, 4,173 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Styrene polymers: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary formsHS 390330
Share of Algeria's imports37 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,533 a tonne, 3,824 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 321519
Share of Algeria's imports14 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,209 a tonne, 1,783 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring...HS 170230
Share of Algeria's imports30 per cent, 10 source countriesChangedown 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 546 a tonne, 10,159 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of Algeria's imports4 per cent, 44 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 73,076 a tonne, 73 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or moreHS 721633
Share of Algeria's imports25 per cent, 10 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 803 a tonne, 6,629 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729
Share of Algeria's imports7 per cent, 21 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,406 a tonne, 3,545 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392350
Share of Algeria's imports10 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,363 a tonne, 1,136 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Colouring matter: other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4HS 320649
Share of Algeria's imports19 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,632 a tonne, 1,724 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321
Share of Algeria's imports2 per cent, 19 source countriesChangedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,885 a tonne, 326 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300420
Share of Algeria's imports6 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 102,909 a tonne, 42 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materialsHS 540720
Share of Algeria's imports43 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,712 a tonne, 1,559 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230
Share of Algeria's imports29 per cent, 20 source countriesChangedown 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,233 a tonne, 3,303 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined...HS 392010
Share of Algeria's imports7 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,892 a tonne, 1,979 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720
Share of Algeria's imports10 per cent, 17 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 28,914 a tonne, 121 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made upHS 570321
Share of Algeria's imports100 per cent, 2 source countriesChangeup 350 per cent on 2022 (USD 773k in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 3min 2024 -
33
Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442
Share of Algeria's imports7 per cent, 41 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 3min 2024 -
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Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891
Share of Algeria's imports9 per cent, 21 source countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,137 a tonne, 244 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901HS 390190
Share of Algeria's imports12 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,518 a tonne, 1,979 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary formsHS 390799
Share of Algeria's imports10 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,333 a tonne, 2,180 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Halogenated olefin polymers: fluoro-polymers (other than polytetrafluoroethylene), in primary formsHS 390469
Share of Algeria's imports97 per cent, 3 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 3min 2024 -
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Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410
Share of Algeria's imports2 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 846 a tonne, 3,239 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheetsHS 480519
Share of Algeria's imports17 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 87 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 521 a tonne, 5,250 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Polycarbonates: in primary formsHS 390740
Share of Algeria's imports28 per cent, 7 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,096 a tonne, 1,230 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/gHS 390769
Share of Algeria's imports52 per cent, 4 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 1,000 a tonne, 2,530 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubberHS 350691
Share of Algeria's imports7 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,687 a tonne, 855 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
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Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterHS 320611
Share of Algeria's imports5 per cent, 15 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,904 a tonne, 740 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
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Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metalHS 830990
Share of Algeria's imports7 per cent, 26 source countriesChangefrom USD 158k in 2022Unit valueUSD 5,850 a tonne, 355 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
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Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)HS 560311
Share of Algeria's imports5 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 270 per cent on 2022 (USD 498k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,172 a tonne, 848 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or moreHS 721631
Share of Algeria's imports6 per cent, 12 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 803 a tonne, 2,282 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
47
Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or...HS 392069
Share of Algeria's imports54 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 808k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,347 a tonne, 768 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
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Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary formsHS 390311
Share of Algeria's imports7 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 87 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,559 a tonne, 1,137 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
49
Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rollsHS 480261
Share of Algeria's imports47 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 961k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 532 a tonne, 3,255 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
50
Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510
Share of Algeria's imports2 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,338 a tonne, 177 tonnesUSD 2min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higherHS 390761USD 76m in 2024, from USD 9m in 2022. Saudi Arabia supplies 24 per cent of the line.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120USD 286m in 2024, up 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 147m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 76 per cent of the line.
- Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanatesHS 292910USD 23m in 2024, up 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 46 per cent of the line.
- Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210USD 217m in 2024, up 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 161m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 91 per cent of the line.
- Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassiumHS 310520USD 13m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 22 per cent of the line.
- Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902HS 381700USD 29m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 86 per cent of the line.
- Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481920USD 32m in 2024, up 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 46 per cent of the line.
Where Saudi Arabia dominates
Lines where Saudi Arabia supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Saudi Arabia ships at least 60 per cent of what Algeria imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 39012076 per cent of Algeria's imports of the line, USD 286m; 20 source countries in all.
- Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 39021091 per cent of Algeria's imports of the line, USD 217m; 20 source countries in all.
- Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 39202071 per cent of Algeria's imports of the line, USD 58m; 20 source countries in all.
- Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902HS 38170086 per cent of Algeria's imports of the line, USD 29m; 7 source countries in all.
- Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made upHS 570321100 per cent of Algeria's imports of the line, USD 3m; 2 source countries in all.
- Halogenated olefin polymers: fluoro-polymers (other than polytetrafluoroethylene), in primary formsHS 39046997 per cent of Algeria's imports of the line, USD 3m; 3 source countries in all.
- Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3904HS 39049080 per cent of Algeria's imports of the line, USD 1m; 6 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Saudi Arabia's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Algeria at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199Saudi Arabia: USD 20m at USD 25,970 a tonne. China: USD 20m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 6,388 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 25,983 a tonne.
- Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassiumHS 310520Saudi Arabia: USD 13m at USD 947 a tonne. Greece: USD 10m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 530 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,014 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Saudi Arabia: USD 10m at USD 14,426 a tonne. China: USD 215m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 8,709 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,088 a tonne.
- Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481910Saudi Arabia: USD 8m at USD 3,315 a tonne. China: USD 9m (45 per cent of the line) at USD 1,625 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,902 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710Saudi Arabia: USD 5m at USD 73,076 a tonne. China: USD 39m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 31,162 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 120,770 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Algeria buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Algeria with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is Saudi Arabia's part of everything Algeria imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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