Natural colorant imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported natural colorant worth $2.4 million (123 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.0 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 | $2.4M | 123 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 424 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Algeria imports natural colorant from
Most of the value came from Germany (45%), Denmark (38%), France (5%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 45% |
| Denmark | $922K | 38% |
| France | $131K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $91K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $26K | 1.1% |
| China | $15K | 0.6% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.60 per kg, close to the world average of $18.62.
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 natural colorant imports (HS 3203): 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 3203: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin.
Common questions
What is the value of natural colorant imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported natural colorant worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural colorant to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Denmark (38%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural colorant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.60 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $18.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of natural colorant to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural colorant?
The HS code for natural colorant is heading 3203. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3203.00. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3203 page.
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