Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported nitrogen fertilizer worth $1.04 billion (2.89 million tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.31 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 | $1.04B | 2.89M t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 3.26M t |
| 2022 | $2.31B | 3.08M t |
| 2021 | $1.38B | 3.15M t |
| 2020 | $889.6M | 3.38M t |
| 2019 | $815.9M | 2.77M t |
| 2018 | $888.7M | 3.11M t |
| 2017 | $349.6M | 1.26M t |
Where Algeria exports nitrogen fertilizer to
The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Brazil (16%), France (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $170.6M | 16% |
| Brazil | $165.5M | 16% |
| France | $154.9M | 15% |
| Canada | $110.9M | 11% |
| Argentina | $99.6M | 9.6% |
| Uruguay | $62.7M | 6% |
| Italy | $50.0M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $48.7M | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $44.4M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $28.7M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 98% |
| 3102.80 | Urea and ammonium nitrate solution | 1.3% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 0.3% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer imports to Algeria
In 2024, Algeria imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $8.2 million (28.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Belgium (42%), Czech Republic (9%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.4M | 42% |
| Czech Republic | $757K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $741K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $712K | 8.7% |
| China | $524K | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $486K | 5.9% |
| Slovakia | $478K | 5.9% |
| France | $339K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $190K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $176K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria nitrogen fertilizer exports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported nitrogen fertilizer worth $1.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.89 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 144 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrogen fertilizer from Algeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($170.6 million), followed by Brazil (16%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 12% 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 exports of nitrogen fertilizer from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $349.6 million in 2017 to $1.04 billion in 2024, an increase of 198%. The peak was 2022 at $2.31 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.13 billion a year.
Does Algeria also import nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Algeria imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.03 billion a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (98% of the value) and 3102.80 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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