Maize imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported maize worth $1.02 billion (4.95 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.02B | 4.95M t |
| 2023 | $1.08B | 4.20M t |
| 2022 | $988.4M | 3.81M t |
| 2021 | $795.0M | 3.67M t |
| 2020 | $831.5M | 5.01M t |
| 2019 | $709.3M | 4.36M t |
| 2018 | $717.2M | 4.09M t |
| 2017 | $759.1M | 4.18M t |
Where Algeria imports maize from
Argentina alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $582.7M | 57% |
| Brazil | $424.7M | 42% |
| Turkey | $6.9M | 0.7% |
| France | $2.2M | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $332K | 0% |
| India | $170K | 0% |
| United States | $37K | 0% |
| Croatia | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 99% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported maize worth $1.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.95 million tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Algeria?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($582.7 million), followed by Brazil (42%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of maize to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $759.1 million in 2017 to $1.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $1.08 billion. Over 8 years the average was $861.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (99% of the value) and 1005.10 (1%).
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