Raw cork exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of raw cork by Algeria reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 70 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 56% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.4 million.
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 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.7K t |
Where Algeria exports raw cork to
One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.4M | 54% |
| China | $620K | 23% |
| India | $442K | 17% |
| Italy | $168K | 6.3% |
Product types under HS 4501
| 4501.90 | Cork waste and processed | 97% |
| 4501.10 | Cork: natural cork, raw or simply prepared | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4501.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.37, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 raw cork exports (HS 4501): 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 4501: Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cork exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported raw cork worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 70 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw cork from Algeria?
Portugal was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (23%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of raw cork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of raw cork from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cork?
The HS code for raw cork is heading 4501. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 4501.90 (97% of the value) and 4501.10 (3%).
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