Frozen fish imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported frozen fish worth $12.3 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.3 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 | $12.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $24.3M | 14.6K t |
Where Algeria imports frozen fish from
The largest suppliers were India (26%), China (22%), Argentina (17%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+820% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 26% |
| China | $2.7M | 22% |
| Argentina | $2.1M | 17% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 10% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 9% |
| Mauritania | $605K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $489K | 4% |
| Peru | $356K | 2.9% |
| Uruguay | $324K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $151K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.66 | Frozen hake | 27% |
| 0303.43 | Frozen skipjack tuna | 13% |
| 0303.42 | Frozen yellowfin tuna | 12% |
| 0303.57 | Frozen swordfish | 10% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 9.9% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 9% |
| 0303.68 | Frozen blue whiting | 8.5% |
| 0303.19 | Frozen salmonidae (other) | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, close to the world average of $2.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported frozen fish worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Algeria?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Argentina (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 820% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen fish to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.3 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 0303.66 (27% of the value) and 0303.43 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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