Essential oil imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of essential oil by Algeria reached $6.9 million in 2024 (414 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.9M | 415 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 293 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 358 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 339 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 357 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 681 t |
Where Algeria imports essential oil from
France alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.8M | 69% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $415K | 6% |
| Pakistan | $294K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 2.2% |
| India | $79K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.3% |
| China | $10K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.90 | Essential oil extract | 70% |
| 3301.12 | Orange essential oil | 18% |
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 6.6% |
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 4% |
| 3301.24 | Peppermint essential oil | 0.8% |
| 3301.25 | Mint essential oil | 0.6% |
| 3301.13 | Lemon essential oil | 0.5% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoid | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.68 per kg, 30% below the world average of $23.68, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 essential oil imports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported essential oil worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.68 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3301.90 (70% of the value) and 3301.12 (18%).
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