Potatoes imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potatoes by Algeria reached $95.3 million in 2024 (91.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% 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 | $95.3M | 91.6K t |
| 2023 | $70.8M | 80.2K t |
| 2022 | $73.3M | 108.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.6M | 64.1K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 62.1K t |
| 2019 | $57.9M | 90.5K t |
| 2018 | $80.7M | 109.4K t |
| 2017 | $87.3M | 141.3K t |
Where Algeria imports potatoes from
Netherlands alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $86.4M | 91% |
| Denmark | $7.6M | 8% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 160% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Potatoes exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $277 thousand of potatoes in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $276K | 100% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported potatoes worth $95.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Algeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($86.4 million), followed by Denmark (8%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 160% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potatoes to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.3 million in 2017 to $95.3 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.7 million a year.
Does Algeria also export potatoes?
Yes. Algeria exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Mauritania and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $95.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0701.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
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