Activated mineral imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $5.6 million of activated mineral in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 8.8K t |
Where Algeria imports activated mineral from
Turkey alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.36. 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.
Activated mineral exports from Algeria
Exports of activated mineral by Algeria reached $576 thousand in 2024 (687 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $575K | 100% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria activated mineral imports (HS 3802.90): 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 3802.90: Chemical products: activated natural mineral products, animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated mineral imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported activated mineral worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated mineral to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (12%) and Malaysia (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated mineral per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated mineral to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Algeria also export activated mineral?
Yes. Algeria exported $576 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia and Niger. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated mineral?
The HS code for activated mineral is subheading 3802.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3802 page.
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