Fatty acid imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $4.7 million of fatty acid in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less 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 | $4.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 3.2K t |
Where Algeria imports fatty acid from
Most of the value came from India (30%), Turkey (24%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 30% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $431K | 9.2% |
| Indonesia | $352K | 7.5% |
| France | $338K | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $301K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $257K | 5.5% |
| China | $205K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $75K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 40% |
| 3823.12 | Oleic acid | 21% |
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 20% |
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.24. 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.
Fatty acid exports from Algeria
Exports of fatty acid by Algeria reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 96% |
| Portugal | $108K | 3.1% |
| India | $37K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria fatty acid imports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported fatty acid worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to Algeria?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acid to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Algeria also export fatty acid?
Yes. Algeria exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Portugal and India. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3823.70 (40% of the value) and 3823.12 (21%).
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