Sunflower seed imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunflower seed by Algeria reached $30.3 million in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 58% 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 | $30.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 20.0K t |
Where Algeria imports sunflower seed from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 91% above the world average of $0.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria sunflower seed imports (HS 1206): 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 1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower seed imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported sunflower seed worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower seed to Algeria?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by China (14%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunflower seed to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.2 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $31.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower seed?
The HS code for sunflower seed is heading 1206. In Algeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1206.00. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1206 page.
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