Tobacco leaf imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported tobacco leaf worth $22.7 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $34.9 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 | $22.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 3.8K t |
Where Algeria imports tobacco leaf from
Greece alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $12.5M | 55% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 20% |
| India | $2.3M | 10% |
| Malawi | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $852K | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $366K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $329K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $215K | 1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Paraguay | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 71% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 25% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco waste | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, close to the world average of $5.95.
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 tobacco leaf imports (HS 2401): 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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported tobacco leaf worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Algeria?
Greece was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Brazil (20%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco leaf to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $34.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (71% of the value) and 2401.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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