Pure sucrose imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $8.0 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 1889% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $43.9 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 | $8.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $402K | 228 t |
| 2022 | $375K | 263 t |
| 2021 | $992K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $900K | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 101.5K t |
Where Algeria imports pure sucrose from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $7.0M | 87% |
| France | $641K | 8% |
| China | $147K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $96K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sucrose exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $101.6 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (121.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported pure sucrose worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Algeria?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by France (8%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $43.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Algeria exported $101.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Niger and Lebanon. That compares with imports of $8.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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