Palm oil imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $90.5 million of palm oil in 2024 (99.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $150.0 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 | $90.5M | 99.2K t |
| 2023 | $96.6M | 111.1K t |
| 2022 | $150.0M | 128.4K t |
| 2021 | $124.6M | 124.0K t |
| 2020 | $63.1M | 99.3K t |
| 2019 | $63.2M | 121.6K t |
| 2018 | $91.4M | 145.1K t |
| 2017 | $109.9M | 118.5K t |
Where Algeria imports palm oil from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $68.5M | 76% |
| Malaysia | $17.7M | 20% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $536K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $173K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $48K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $37K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 100% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Palm oil exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported palm oil worth $2.1 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $1.1M | 53% |
| France | $621K | 30% |
| Mauritania | $344K | 17% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported palm oil worth $90.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Algeria?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($68.5 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and Sweden (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of palm oil to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.9 million in 2017 to $90.5 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $150.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.7 million a year.
Does Algeria also export palm oil?
Yes. Algeria exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, France and Mauritania. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $88.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (100% of the value) and 1511.10 (0%).
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