Palm oil imports in Algeria
Algeria: Palm oil imports was 111,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Algeria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, palm oil imports in Algeria stood at 111,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 13.3% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Algeria peaked at 172,000 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1963.
Algeria ranks 54th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,500 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,800 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,700 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 72,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 98,100 tonnes | 33,000 tonnes | 172,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 88,600 tonnes | 45,000 tonnes | 169,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 115,500 tonnes | 99,000 tonnes | 128,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Algeria
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2017)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2017)
- Gas production 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 96.1% (2017)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Algeria?
- Palm oil imports in Algeria was 111,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 172,000 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1963.
- How does Algeria rank for palm oil imports?
- Algeria ranks 54th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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