Phosphate rock exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphate rock by Algeria reached $224.7 million in 2024 (1.47 million tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224.7M | 1.47M t |
| 2023 | $252.4M | 1.57M t |
| 2022 | $259.6M | 1.49M t |
| 2021 | $147.3M | 1.54M t |
| 2020 | $73.0M | 1.04M t |
| 2019 | $87.6M | 1.13M t |
| 2018 | $86.4M | 1.11M t |
| 2017 | $106.3M | 1.62M t |
Where Algeria exports phosphate rock to
Most of it went to India (45%), Indonesia (11%), Lithuania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $100.1M | 45% |
| Indonesia | $25.5M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $25.2M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $20.8M | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $11.9M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $9.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $6.8M | 3% |
| Uruguay | $4.7M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $4.6M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $4.5M | 2% |
Product types under HS 2510
| 2510.20 | Ground phosphate | 76% |
| 2510.10 | Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2510.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
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 phosphate rock exports (HS 2510): 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 2510: Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate rock exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported phosphate rock worth $224.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.47 million tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 90 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate rock from Algeria?
India was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($100.1 million), followed by Indonesia (11%) and Lithuania (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate rock per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of phosphate rock from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $106.3 million in 2017 to $224.7 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $259.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate rock?
The HS code for phosphate rock is heading 2510. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2510.20 (76% of the value) and 2510.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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