Seeds for sowing imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $47.2 million of seeds for sowing in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.8 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 | $47.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $59.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $58.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $37.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $45.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $42.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $59.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Algeria imports seeds for sowing from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (46%), United States (20%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $21.9M | 46% |
| United States | $9.4M | 20% |
| France | $6.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 11% |
| New Zealand | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Lebanon | $870K | 1.8% |
| India | $340K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $336K | 0.7% |
| China | $267K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $169K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1209
| 1209.91 | Vegetable seeds | 81% |
| 1209.21 | Alfalfa seeds | 15% |
| 1209.99 | Seeds (other species) | 2.1% |
| 1209.29 | Forage crop seeds (other) | 1.4% |
| 1209.23 | Fescue seeds | 0.5% |
| 1209.22 | Clover seeds | 0.2% |
| 1209.24 | Kentucky bluegrass seed | 0.1% |
| 1209.30 | Flower seeds | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.27 per kg, 63% above the world average of $9.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 seeds for sowing imports (HS 1209): 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 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores; of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds for sowing imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported seeds for sowing worth $47.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds for sowing to Algeria?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by the United States (20%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds for sowing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.27 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $9.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seeds for sowing to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.3 million in 2017 to $47.2 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $59.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds for sowing?
The HS code for seeds for sowing is heading 1209. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1209.91 (81% of the value) and 1209.21 (15%).
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