Starch imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $13.6 million of starch in 2024 (19.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 11.9K t |
Where Algeria imports starch from
Most of the value came from Egypt (32%), Netherlands (28%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+686% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.3M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 8% |
| Poland | $976K | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $836K | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $652K | 4.8% |
| Paraguay | $637K | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $394K | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $284K | 2.1% |
| France | $206K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 42% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 41% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 16% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0.5% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 0.4% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $304 thousand of starch in 2024 (350 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $161K | 53% |
| Denmark | $109K | 36% |
| France | $26K | 8.5% |
| Canada | $8K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria starch imports (HS 1108): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported starch worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (28%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2023 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Algeria also export starch?
Yes. Algeria exported $304 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Denmark and France. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (42% of the value) and 1108.13 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
Starch product types in Algeria
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.