Live fish imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $8.3 million of live fish in 2024 (163 tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $8.3M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 118 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 98 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 91 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 96 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 347 t |
Where Algeria imports live fish from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.4M | 90% |
| Greece | $340K | 4.1% |
| France | $267K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $196K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $30K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $26K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0301
| 0301.99 | Live fish (other species) | 97% |
| 0301.11 | Live freshwater ornamental fish | 3.1% |
| 0301.19 | Live saltwater ornamental fish | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.01 per kg, 491% above the world average of $8.63. 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.
Live fish exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported live fish worth $6.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malta accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $5.9M | 89% |
| Turkey | $738K | 11% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria live fish imports (HS 0301): 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 0301: Fish; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live fish imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported live fish worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply live fish to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Greece (4%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of live fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.01 per kg in 2024, 491% above the world average of $8.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live fish to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Algeria also export live fish?
Yes. Algeria exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malta and Turkey. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live fish?
The HS code for live fish is heading 0301. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 0301.99 (97% of the value) and 0301.11 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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