Chocolate imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported chocolate worth $7.5 million (908 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $50.1 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 | $7.5M | 908 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $48.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $50.1M | 13.8K t |
Where Algeria imports chocolate from
The largest suppliers were France (37%), Belgium (30%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.8M | 38% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 30% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $599K | 8% |
| United States | $252K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $164K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $77K | 1% |
| Austria | $28K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 39% |
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 28% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 23% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 9.5% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.29 per kg, 32% above the world average of $6.27. 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.
Chocolate exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $1.0 million of chocolate in 2024 (314 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (28%), Canada (27%), Tunisia (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $277K | 28% |
| Canada | $267K | 27% |
| Tunisia | $226K | 22% |
| Qatar | $67K | 6.7% |
| Angola | $60K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 2.1% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 1.3% |
| United States | $13K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported chocolate worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 908 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Belgium (30%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $6.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.1 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $50.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
Does Algeria also export chocolate?
Yes. Algeria exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Canada and Tunisia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1806.20 (39% of the value) and 1806.90 (28%).
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