Minor cereals imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported minor cereals worth $5.1 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.9 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 | $5.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 7.5K t |
Where Algeria imports minor cereals from
Canada alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.8M | 54% |
| India | $1.1M | 21% |
| Ukraine | $477K | 9.3% |
| Egypt | $393K | 7.6% |
| United States | $122K | 2.4% |
| France | $120K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $66K | 1.3% |
| Peru | $49K | 1% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $29K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.30 | Canary seed | 61% |
| 1008.29 | Millet grain | 32% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 3.7% |
| 1008.50 | Quinoa | 3.3% |
| 1008.10 | Buckwheat | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
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 minor cereals imports (HS 1008): 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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported minor cereals worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Algeria?
Canada was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (21%) and Ukraine (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of minor cereals to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1008.30 (60% of the value) and 1008.29 (32%).
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