Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $8.9 million (372 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.1 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 | $8.9M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 400 t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 326 t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 265 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 275 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 578 t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 542 t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 653 t |
Where Algeria imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Italy (31%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.3M | 37% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 31% |
| United States | $1.0M | 12% |
| France | $813K | 9.1% |
| Uruguay | $435K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $154K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $124K | 1.4% |
| India | $122K | 1.4% |
| El Salvador | $86K | 1% |
| China | $48K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.03 per kg, close to the world average of $20.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from Algeria
In 2024, Algeria exported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $546 thousand (19 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $546K | 100% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Algeria?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (31%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.03 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $26.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Algeria also export vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Algeria exported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, France and Canada. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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