Margarine imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $82.2 million of margarine in 2024 (78.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more 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 | $82.2M | 78.2K t |
| 2023 | $78.8M | 77.9K t |
| 2022 | $71.8M | 56.6K t |
| 2021 | $52.2M | 45.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 41.0K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 65.4K t |
| 2017 | $49.2M | 28.3K t |
Where Algeria imports margarine from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 100% |
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.68, 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.
Margarine exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported margarine worth $731 thousand (548 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $473K | 65% |
| Lebanon | $125K | 17% |
| Canada | $79K | 11% |
| Guyana | $20K | 2.7% |
| United States | $19K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $7K | 1% |
| Niger | $5K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported margarine worth $82.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Algeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($58.6 million), followed by Malaysia (26%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of margarine to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.2 million in 2017 to $82.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
Does Algeria also export margarine?
Yes. Algeria exported $731 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Lebanon and Canada. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $81.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1517.90 (100% of the value) and 1517.10 (0%).
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