Vegetable extracts imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $24.8 million of vegetable extracts in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less 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 | $24.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Algeria imports vegetable extracts from
Most of the value came from France (32%), Germany (14%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.0M | 32% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 14% |
| India | $3.1M | 13% |
| China | $2.3M | 9.2% |
| Tunisia | $2.0M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 7.8% |
| Chile | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Philippines | $542K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $530K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $492K | 2% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.39 | Plant-derived thickeners | 53% |
| 1302.19 | Plant extracts and saps | 21% |
| 1302.32 | Guar and locust bean gum | 12% |
| 1302.20 | Pectin and pectates | 9.4% |
| 1302.13 | Hops extract | 3.5% |
| 1302.31 | Agar-agar | 0.2% |
| 1302.12 | Liquorice extract | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, close to the world average of $8.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable extracts exports from Algeria
Exports of vegetable extracts by Algeria reached $286 thousand in 2024 (227 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Guatemala accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Algeria vegetable extracts imports (HS 1302): 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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported vegetable extracts worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable extracts to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Germany (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $8.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable extracts to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Algeria also export vegetable extracts?
Yes. Algeria exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guatemala, Poland and Tunisia. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 1302.39 (53% of the value) and 1302.19 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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