Mineral and carbon products imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported mineral and carbon products worth $6.7 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 804 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Algeria imports mineral and carbon products from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Italy (23%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 26% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 23% |
| France | $984K | 15% |
| Poland | $929K | 14% |
| Germany | $682K | 10% |
| Turkey | $256K | 3.8% |
| India | $138K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $72K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $62K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6815
| 6815.99 | Mineral and stone articles (other) | 50% |
| 6815.91 | Magnesite and dolomite products | 41% |
| 6815.10 | Graphite and carbon articles | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 79% below the world average of $6.07, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria mineral and carbon products imports (HS 6815): 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 6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral and carbon products imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported mineral and carbon products worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral and carbon products to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (23%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral and carbon products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral and carbon products to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral and carbon products?
The HS code for mineral and carbon products is heading 6815. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 6815.99 (50% of the value) and 6815.91 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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