Chloride imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chloride by Algeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.4 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 | $3.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 10.0K t |
Where Algeria imports chloride from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (26%), Tunisia (13%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 52% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 19% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 11% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 7.9% |
| 2827.41 | Copper oxychloride | 3.5% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 2.5% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 1.8% |
| 2827.35 | Nickel chloride | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 124% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported chloride worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($876 thousand), followed by Tunisia (13%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chloride to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2827.20 (52% of the value) and 2827.39 (19%).
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