Petroleum residue imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $297.2 million of petroleum residue in 2024 (711.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% 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 | $297.2M | 711.0K t |
| 2023 | $272.6M | 633.1K t |
| 2022 | $240.3M | 502.6K t |
| 2021 | $264.5M | 663.7K t |
| 2020 | $189.8M | 772.4K t |
| 2019 | $228.5M | 698.7K t |
| 2018 | $245.5M | 655.7K t |
| 2017 | $196.1M | 693.3K t |
Where Algeria imports petroleum residue from
Italy alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $265.2M | 89% |
| Greece | $31.9M | 11% |
| China | $55K | 0% |
| France | $41K | 0% |
| Germany | $23K | 0% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.20 | Bitumen | 100% |
| 2713.12 | Calcined petroleum coke | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 68% above the world average of $0.25. 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.
Petroleum residue exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $972 thousand of petroleum residue in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $972K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria petroleum residue imports (HS 2713): 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 2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported petroleum residue worth $297.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 711.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Algeria?
Italy was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($265.2 million), followed by Greece (11%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum residue to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $196.1 million in 2017 to $297.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $241.8 million a year.
Does Algeria also export petroleum residue?
Yes. Algeria exported $972 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $296.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2713.20 (100% of the value) and 2713.12 (0%).
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