Fish fillets imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported fish fillets worth $4.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $50.2 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 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 672 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.2M | 13.1K t |
Where Algeria imports fish fillets from
Indonesia alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 56% |
| China | $1.2M | 25% |
| India | $377K | 8.2% |
| France | $309K | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $116K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $40K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.87 | Frozen tuna fillets | 64% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 15% |
| 0304.41 | Fresh salmon fillets | 11% |
| 0304.81 | Frozen salmon fillets | 4.7% |
| 0304.75 | Frozen Alaska pollack fillets | 4.2% |
| 0304.89 | Frozen fish fillets (other) | 1.2% |
| 0304.83 | Frozen flat fish fillets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, 33% below the world average of $6.41, 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.
Fish fillets exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $2.6 million of fish fillets in 2024 (110 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.5M | 100% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria fish fillets imports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported fish fillets worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish fillets to Algeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (25%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $6.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fish fillets to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2017 at $50.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also export fish fillets?
Yes. Algeria exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Nigeria and Niger. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 0304.87 (64% of the value) and 0304.99 (15%).
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