Medicinal plants imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported medicinal plants worth $4.6 million (872 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $4.6M | 872 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 927 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 971 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 964 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 625 t |
Where Algeria imports medicinal plants from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Egypt (31%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 99% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 34% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria medicinal plants imports (HS 1211): 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported medicinal plants worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 872 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicinal plants to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Egypt (31%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medicinal plants to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1211.90 (99% of the value) and 1211.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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