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Algeria's Bentonite Exports Surge Despite Market Decline

Algeria's bentonite exports defy market trends, surging in 2024 despite a decline in value and production. Key destinations include Tunisia and Niger.

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At the bottom of the image there is a table and we can see toys made of clay placed on the table.

Algeria's Bentonite Exports Surge Despite Market Decline

Algeria's bentonite exports surged in 2024, reaching approximately X tons, a X% increase from 2023. This growth follows a decline in the world market's value to $X in 2024, after peaking at $X in 2023.

The bentonite market in Algeria has seen significant fluctuations. Production soared to $X in 2024, with an average annual increase of X% from 2012 to 2024. However, production decreased by X% in 2024 compared to 2022, following a prominent growth rate of X% in 2022.

Exports to Tunisia and Niger were the primary destinations in 2024. The average export price reached $X per ton in 2024, a X% increase from the previous year. Imports to Algeria, however, declined by X% to X tons in 2024, after three years of growth.

Despite a decline in stock market today value and production in 2024, Algeria's bentonite exports surged, with a notable increase in export prices. The main destinations for these exports were Tunisia and Niger. The market's future trajectory remains to be seen, given the recent fluctuations and decreased imports.

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