Salt exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
Algeria exported $2.2 million of salt in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 93% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $261K | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $176K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $412K | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $273K | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $328K | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $22K | 1.1K t |
Where Algeria exports salt to
Niger alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $2.0M | 94% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $53K | 2.5% |
| Benin | $44K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $28K | 1.3% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt imports to Algeria
In 2024, Algeria imported salt worth $1.3 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 79% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria salt exports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported salt worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Algeria?
Niger was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (2%) and Benin (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of salt from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $616 thousand a year.
Does Algeria also import salt?
Yes. Algeria imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Turkey and Pakistan. On balance Algeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $861 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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