Pharmaceutical good imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported pharmaceutical good worth $71.1 million (835 tonnes). Value rose 16% 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 | $71.1M | 835 t |
| 2023 | $61.4M | 746 t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 614 t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 447 t |
| 2020 | $48.5M | 618 t |
| 2019 | $45.7M | 892 t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 721 t |
| 2017 | $63.0M | 712 t |
Where Algeria imports pharmaceutical good from
The largest suppliers were Germany (50%), France (16%), Ireland (7%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $35.4M | 50% |
| France | $11.7M | 16% |
| Ireland | $4.8M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $4.7M | 6.6% |
| Hungary | $4.4M | 6.2% |
| Norway | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| China | $833K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $763K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $686K | 1% |
| Italy | $550K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 37% |
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 34% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 13% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 5.8% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 4.7% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 3.5% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 1.9% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $85.19 per kg, close to the world average of $86.10.
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 pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported pharmaceutical good worth $71.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 835 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by France (16%) and Ireland (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $85.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $86.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.0 million in 2017 to $71.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3006.30 (37% of the value) and 3006.60 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Algeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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