Medicament imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported medicament worth $164.7 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% 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 | $164.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $137.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $115.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $147.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $106.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $159.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $149.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $204.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Algeria imports medicament from
The largest suppliers were France (42%), United Kingdom (30%), Sweden (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $68.5M | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $48.6M | 30% |
| Sweden | $18.9M | 12% |
| China | $11.8M | 7.1% |
| India | $7.6M | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $2.4M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 1% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $862K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Other medicaments (bulk) | 59% |
| 3003.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) | 34% |
| 3003.20 | Antibiotic medicaments (bulk) | 4.3% |
| 3003.42 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not… | 1.3% |
| 3003.49 | Alkaloid medicaments (bulk) | 1.2% |
| 3003.39 | Hormone medicaments (bulk) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.74 per kg, close to the world average of $72.93.
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 medicament imports (HS 3003): 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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported medicament worth $164.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($68.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (30%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $72.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medicament to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $204.3 million in 2017 to $164.7 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $204.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (59% of the value) and 3003.10 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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