Crude oil exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $13.21 billion of crude oil in 2024 (20.37 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.61 billion.
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 | $13.21B | 20.37M t |
| 2023 | $14.86B | 22.03M t |
| 2022 | $17.61B | 22.18M t |
| 2021 | $11.77B | 20.87M t |
| 2020 | $7.11B | 19.12M t |
| 2019 | $14.84B | 28.82M t |
| 2018 | $16.90B | 30.10M t |
| 2017 | $13.39B | 30.83M t |
Where Algeria exports crude oil to
The largest buyer markets were France (20%), Spain (13%), South Korea (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.70B | 20% |
| Spain | $1.71B | 13% |
| South Korea | $1.13B | 8.6% |
| Portugal | $1.12B | 8.5% |
| Germany | $877.3M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $844.5M | 6.4% |
| India | $832.9M | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $760.7M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $753.8M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $627.5M | 4.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.54. 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 crude oil exports (HS 2709): 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 2709: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals; crude.
Common questions
What is the value of crude oil exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported crude oil worth $13.21 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.37 million tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude oil from Algeria?
France was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($2.70 billion), followed by Spain (13%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of crude oil from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.39 billion in 2017 to $13.21 billion in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $17.61 billion. Over 8 years the average was $13.71 billion a year.
What is the HS code for crude oil?
The HS code for crude oil is heading 2709. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2709.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2709 page.
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