Raw wool exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of raw wool by Algeria reached $3.1 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.8 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 | $3.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 3.2K t |
Where Algeria exports raw wool to
China alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 63% |
| India | $1.0M | 33% |
| Tunisia | $68K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $34K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 5101
| 5101.21 | Degreased shorn wool | 64% |
| 5101.29 | Degreased unshorn wool | 26% |
| 5101.19 | Raw greasy unshorn wool | 8.9% |
| 5101.11 | Raw greasy shorn wool | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5101.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 84% below the world average of $4.43, 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.
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The shipment records behind Algeria raw wool exports (HS 5101): 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 5101: Wool, not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw wool exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported raw wool worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 103 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw wool from Algeria?
China was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (33%) and Tunisia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw wool per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of raw wool from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw wool?
The HS code for raw wool is heading 5101. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 5101.21 (64% of the value) and 5101.29 (26%).
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