Cocoa paste imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported cocoa paste worth $9.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.8 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 | $9.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 2.6K t |
Where Algeria imports cocoa paste from
Most of the value came from Cote d'Ivoire (37%), Netherlands (20%), Nigeria (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.5M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 20% |
| Nigeria | $1.7M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 13% |
| France | $497K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $337K | 3.6% |
| Lithuania | $151K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $58K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1803
| 1803.10 | Cocoa: paste, not defatted | 67% |
| 1803.20 | Defatted cocoa paste | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1803.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $6.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria cocoa paste imports (HS 1803): 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 1803: Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa paste imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported cocoa paste worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa paste to Algeria?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Nigeria (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa paste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $6.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cocoa paste to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa paste?
The HS code for cocoa paste is heading 1803. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1803.10 (67% of the value) and 1803.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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