Cocoa butter imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $15.9 million of cocoa butter in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $15.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 419 t |
Where Algeria imports cocoa butter from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Netherlands (31%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.2M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 31% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 12% |
| France | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $323K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $136K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $93K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.21 per kg, close to the world average of $10.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa butter exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported cocoa butter worth $661 thousand (99 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $590K | 89% |
| Canada | $71K | 11% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria cocoa butter imports (HS 1804): 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 1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa butter imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported cocoa butter worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa butter to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (31%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.21 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $10.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cocoa butter to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 522%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Algeria also export cocoa butter?
Yes. Algeria exported $661 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany and Canada. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa butter?
The HS code for cocoa butter is heading 1804. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1804.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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