Fresh fish imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh fish by Algeria reached $12.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 246% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.8 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 | $12.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 4.9K t |
Where Algeria imports fresh fish from
Tunisia alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.89 | Other fresh fish | 53% |
| 0302.29 | Fresh flatfish (other species) | 20% |
| 0302.14 | Fresh Atlantic salmon | 11% |
| 0302.85 | Fresh seabream | 4.9% |
| 0302.59 | Fresh fish (other demersal) | 4.5% |
| 0302.43 | Fresh sardines and sprats | 1.8% |
| 0302.54 | Fresh hake | 1.7% |
| 0302.84 | Fresh seabass | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, 23% above the world average of $6.18. 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.
Fresh fish exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported fresh fish worth $478 thousand (29 tonnes). France alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $405K | 85% |
| Tunisia | $45K | 9.5% |
| Japan | $27K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria fresh fish imports (HS 0302): 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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported fresh fish worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fish to Algeria?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by France (13%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $6.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh fish to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export fresh fish?
Yes. Algeria exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Tunisia and Japan. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 0302.89 (53% of the value) and 0302.29 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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