Pectin and pectates imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $2.3 million of pectin and pectates in 2024 (202 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.3M | 202 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 282 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 233 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 139 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 162 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 165 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 246 t |
Where Algeria imports pectin and pectates from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (23%), Netherlands (18%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $530K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $418K | 18% |
| Germany | $340K | 15% |
| China | $309K | 13% |
| France | $198K | 8.5% |
| Portugal | $176K | 7.6% |
| Ukraine | $170K | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $98K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $73K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.50 per kg, close to the world average of $14.14.
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 pectin and pectates imports (HS 1302.20): 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 1302.20: Pectic substances: pectinates and pectates.
Common questions
What is the value of pectin and pectates imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported pectin and pectates worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply pectin and pectates to Algeria?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($530 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of pectin and pectates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.50 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $14.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pectin and pectates to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pectin and pectates?
The HS code for pectin and pectates is subheading 1302.20. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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