Sugar imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar by Algeria reached $1.06 billion in 2024 (2.23 million tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.06B | 2.23M t |
| 2023 | $931.8M | 1.92M t |
| 2022 | $773.6M | 1.96M t |
| 2021 | $777.3M | 2.36M t |
| 2020 | $669.9M | 2.44M t |
| 2019 | $635.0M | 2.24M t |
| 2018 | $681.3M | 2.29M t |
| 2017 | $898.4M | 2.26M t |
Where Algeria imports sugar from
Brazil alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.06B | 100% |
| France | $655K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $148K | 0% |
| China | $147K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 0% |
| Belgium | $96K | 0% |
| India | $18K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 99% |
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 0.8% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
Sugar exports from Algeria
Algeria exported $101.7 million of sugar in 2024 (121.4 thousand tonnes). Tunisia alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Algeria sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported sugar worth $1.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.23 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Algeria?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($1.06 billion), followed by France (0%) and Colombia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $898.4 million in 2017 to $1.06 billion in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $803.0 million a year.
Does Algeria also export sugar?
Yes. Algeria exported $101.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Niger and Lebanon. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $955.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1701.14 (99% of the value) and 1701.99 (1%).
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