India-Algeria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.44B total volume •India surplus: $63.33M

IndiaAlgeria

$750.69M

Exports (2023)

AlgeriaIndia

$687.36M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$63.33M

Surplus for India

Total Trade

$1.44B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between India and Algeria. Green line shows exports from India, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the India-Algeria commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

IndiaAlgeria Exports

$750.69M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.4% top product
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$78.45M
10.4% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$34.98M
4.7% of exports
3Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher
$20.48M
2.7% of exports
4Granite: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
$19.51M
2.6% of exports
5Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
$15.42M
2.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

India's export portfolio to Algeria demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AlgeriaIndia Imports

$687.36M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
32.3% concentration
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$221.86M
32.3% of imports
2Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$196.58M
28.6% of imports
3Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground
$111.02M
16.2% of imports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$98.41M
14.3% of imports
5Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
$26.80M
3.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

India's import pattern from Algeria reveals strategic sourcingin petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

India demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed to Algeria, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $1.44B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: India-Algeria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.44 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: India maintains a surplus of $63.33 million
  • Export Focus: India's primary exports include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Algeria include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $1.44B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with India leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

India's specialization in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazedcomplements Algeria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.44B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.44B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $1.44 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed and petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

India's trade surplus of $63.33 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between India and Algeria represents a total trade volume of $1.44 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for India, with exports exceeding importsby $63.33 million.

Export Strengths

India's exports to Algeria total $750.69 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, representing $78.45M or10.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Algeria amount to $687.36 million, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, with Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas comprising32.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates India's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023