Ground phosphate exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ground phosphate by Algeria reached $171.2 million in 2024 (1.12 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 79 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171.2M | 1.12M t |
| 2023 | $174.8M | 1.06M t |
| 2022 | $179.4M | 1.00M t |
| 2021 | $83.2M | 760.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 223.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 328.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.8M | 329.2K t |
| 2017 | $56.3M | 945.9K t |
Where Algeria exports ground phosphate to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $100.1M | 59% |
| Indonesia | $25.5M | 15% |
| Lithuania | $25.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $4.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $162K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.16.
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 ground phosphate exports (HS 2510.20): 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 2510.20: Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground phosphate exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported ground phosphate worth $171.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.12 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 79 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy ground phosphate from Algeria?
India was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($100.1 million), followed by Indonesia (15%) and Lithuania (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average export price of ground phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ground phosphate from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.3 million in 2017 to $171.2 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2022 at $179.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $92.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground phosphate?
The HS code for ground phosphate is subheading 2510.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2510 page.
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