Malt extract imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt extract by Algeria reached $164.1 million in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $221.9 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 | $164.1M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $221.9M | 28.9K t |
| 2022 | $128.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2021 | $136.3M | 24.4K t |
| 2020 | $165.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2019 | $180.7M | 29.6K t |
| 2018 | $176.5M | 29.9K t |
| 2017 | $182.6M | 30.8K t |
Where Algeria imports malt extract from
France alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $102.3M | 62% |
| Poland | $27.8M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $11.4M | 7% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $850K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $113K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 96% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 2.4% |
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.04 per kg, 98% above the world average of $3.56. 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.
Malt extract exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $335 thousand of malt extract in 2024 (193 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $216K | 64% |
| Canada | $85K | 26% |
| France | $32K | 9.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported malt extract worth $164.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($102.3 million), followed by Poland (17%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.04 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt extract to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.6 million in 2017 to $164.1 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $221.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $169.4 million a year.
Does Algeria also export malt extract?
Yes. Algeria exported $335 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Canada and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $163.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (96% of the value) and 1901.20 (2%).
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