Packaged medicines imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $665.6 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $1.17 billion.
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 | $665.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $810.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $756.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $769.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $948.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.01B | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.17B | 18.9K t |
Where Algeria imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were France (37%), Germany (19%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $247.2M | 37% |
| Germany | $129.0M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $54.7M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $46.2M | 6.9% |
| India | $43.7M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $28.3M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $23.2M | 3.5% |
| China | $20.1M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.7M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $11.5M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 59% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 18% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 11% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 5.1% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 3.6% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 1.7% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 1.3% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.89 per kg, close to the world average of $80.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged medicines exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported packaged medicines worth $23.4 million (609 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $18.9M | 81% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 13% |
| Senegal | $586K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $404K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $299K | 1.3% |
| Madagascar | $107K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $82K | 0.4% |
| Uruguay | $33K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $10K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported packaged medicines worth $665.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($247.2 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.89 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.17 billion in 2017 to $665.6 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $1.17 billion. Over 8 years the average was $896.4 million a year.
Does Algeria also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Algeria exported $23.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Senegal. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $642.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (59% of the value) and 3004.39 (18%).
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