Mineral substances imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral substances by Algeria reached $3.4 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.9 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 | $3.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 19.6K t |
Where Algeria imports mineral substances from
Most of the value came from Turkey (36%), Italy (27%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2530
| 2530.90 | Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | 95% |
| 2530.10 | Perlite and vermiculite | 4.7% |
| 2530.20 | Natural magnesium sulfate | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 119% above the world average of $0.32. 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 mineral substances imports (HS 2530): 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 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral substances imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported mineral substances worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral substances to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral substances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $0.32 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 substances to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral substances?
The HS code for mineral substances is heading 2530. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2530.90 (95% of the value) and 2530.10 (5%).
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