Phosphate imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported phosphate worth $39.8 million (16.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $57.9 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 | $39.8M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 30.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 35.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.9M | 37.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 57.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 56.8K t |
| 2018 | $32.9M | 53.9K t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 91.6K t |
Where Algeria imports phosphate from
One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $22.2M | 56% |
| Bulgaria | $6.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| China | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $795K | 2% |
| Poland | $315K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 74% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 11% |
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 8% |
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 3.8% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 1% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 0.8% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 0.7% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 109% above the world average of $1.17. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria phosphate imports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported phosphate worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate to Algeria?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Bulgaria (16%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phosphate to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $57.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2835.26 (74% of the value) and 2835.39 (11%).
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