Peat imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of peat by Algeria reached $6.4 million in 2024 (27.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.4M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 27.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 18.3K t |
Where Algeria imports peat from
The largest suppliers were Latvia (34%), Estonia (26%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $2.2M | 34% |
| Estonia | $1.6M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 19% |
| Lithuania | $929K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $205K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $131K | 2% |
| France | $93K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria peat imports (HS 2703): 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 2703: Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of peat imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported peat worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply peat to Algeria?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Estonia (26%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average import price of peat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of peat to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for peat?
The HS code for peat is heading 2703. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2703.00. 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 2703 page.
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