Coal tar oil exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal tar oil by Algeria reached $23.1 million in 2024 (39.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $561.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.1M | 39.5K t |
| 2023 | $53.8M | 73.8K t |
| 2022 | $76.0M | 78.5K t |
| 2020 | $27K | 269 t |
| 2017 | $561.2M | 944.0K t |
Where Algeria exports coal tar oil to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $18.0M | 78% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 22% |
| India | $63K | 0.3% |
| France | $52K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 81% |
| 2707.10 | Benzene coal tar oil | 19% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil imports to Algeria
Algeria imported $231 thousand of coal tar oil in 2024 (149 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $216K | 93% |
| France | $14K | 6% |
| China | $1K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria coal tar oil exports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported coal tar oil worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil from Algeria?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by Belgium (22%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal tar oil from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $561.2 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, a fall of 96%. The peak was 2017 at $561.2 million. Over 5 years the average was $142.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also import coal tar oil?
Yes. Algeria imported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, France and China. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2707.99 (81% of the value) and 2707.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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