Lubricant imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported lubricant worth $44.1 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $59.7 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 | $44.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $53.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $40.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $59.7M | 17.2K t |
Where Algeria imports lubricant from
Most of the value came from France (36%), Belgium (23%), Greece (20%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.9M | 36% |
| Belgium | $10.0M | 23% |
| Greece | $8.6M | 20% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| China | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| United States | $472K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $228K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $161K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 71% |
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 25% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 3.2% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.73, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported lubricant worth $44.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and Greece (20%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.7 million in 2017 to $44.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3403.19 (71% of the value) and 3403.99 (25%).
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