Natural gas exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of natural gas by Algeria reached $11.81 billion in 2024 (20.27 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 79 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.61 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.81B | 20.27M t |
| 2023 | $15.43B | 21.33M t |
| 2022 | $18.61B | 16.46M t |
| 2021 | $7.54B | 23.61M t |
| 2020 | $3.71B | 14.68M t |
| 2019 | $5.34B | 15.32M t |
| 2018 | $7.93B | 22.76M t |
| 2017 | $8.03B | 12.73M t |
Where Algeria exports natural gas to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.14B | 77% |
| Spain | $2.66B | 23% |
| Slovenia | $16.4M | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
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 gas exports (HS 2711.21): 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 2711.21: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gas exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported natural gas worth $11.81 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.27 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 79 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural gas from Algeria?
Italy was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($9.14 billion), followed by Spain (23%) and Slovenia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of natural gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural gas from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.03 billion in 2017 to $11.81 billion in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $18.61 billion. Over 8 years the average was $9.80 billion a year.
What is the HS code for natural gas?
The HS code for natural gas is subheading 2711.21. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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