Rice imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $149.1 million of rice in 2024 (212.1 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149.1M | 212.1K t |
| 2023 | $135.3M | 225.1K t |
| 2022 | $89.9M | 177.7K t |
| 2021 | $62.9M | 135.7K t |
| 2020 | $62.1M | 140.0K t |
| 2019 | $58.0M | 128.7K t |
| 2018 | $69.7M | 144.6K t |
| 2017 | $72.5M | 134.8K t |
Where Algeria imports rice from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 100% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0.1% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported rice worth $149.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Algeria?
India was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($129.5 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rice to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.5 million in 2017 to $149.1 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $87.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (100% of the value) and 1006.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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