Algeria runs on chilli. Not in the metaphorical sense that food writers reach for when describing spice markets, but in the practical commercial sense. Harissa is on every Algerian table. Chermoula goes into the fish. Chilli paste goes into the couscous. The dried whole chilli that underpins all of it is a consistent, year-round import commodity at Alger Port, and the buyers who secure reliable supply at competitive prices are the ones who build durable wholesale businesses.
Asia & Africa General Trading FZE LLC is offering Samad brand Dry Red Chilli 17 Stemless, Indian origin, CIF Alger Port, with October and November 2026 shipment. Two packing options are available to suit both the retail and wholesale end of the Algerian spice market.
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Price and Packing Options
Option 1 — Retail and Branded Packing: Packing: 5 kg box Price: USD 4,687 per MT CIF Alger Port Loading: 8 MT per 1 x 40-foot reefer container
Option 2 — Wholesale Bulk Packing: Packing: 25 kg PP bag Price: USD 4,223 per MT CIF Alger Port Loading: 15 MT per 1 x 40-foot reefer container
Origin: India Brand: Samad Shipment: October / November 2026 from India Container type: 40-foot refrigerated (reefer)
What Variety 17 Stemless Means for Algerian Buyers
India produces more dried red chilli than any other country in the world, and within that enormous production base, the numbering system used by the export trade refers to specific botanical varieties grown in different Indian states. Variety 17 is a long, slender, deep red chilli cultivated primarily in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
The stemless specification matters commercially. When whole dried chillies are packed without stems, buyers get a cleaner product with less extraneous matter, better packing density per kilogram, and reduced contamination risk during processing and grinding. For spice processors in Algeria who are grinding these chillies into powder or paste, stemless means less sorting work at the receiving end.
The colour of Variety 17 is one of its strongest commercial attributes. The deep, vivid red that this variety produces translates directly into the colour intensity that Algerian harissa manufacturers, spice blenders, and retail spice packers need to satisfy their own customers. A harissa that looks pale does not sell. The colour from Variety 17 holds through drying, transit, and processing in a way that lower-grade varieties cannot reliably replicate.
Why Reefer Container Matters
Both loading options in this offer use a 40-foot refrigerated container. This is not standard practice for all dry spice shipments, and it is worth explaining why it matters.
Dried chillies are hygroscopic, meaning they absorb moisture from their environment if humidity rises during transit. A dry chilli that takes on moisture in a standard container during a long sea voyage can develop mould, lose its colour vibrancy, and arrive with a higher moisture content than what was loaded at origin. In extreme cases, aflatoxin development becomes a risk, which can cause rejection at customs or failure of food safety testing on arrival.
Reefer containers maintain a controlled temperature and humidity environment throughout the voyage, preserving the colour, aroma, and moisture content of the chillies from the Indian loading port to Alger Port. For a buyer who is paying USD 4,000 or more per metric ton for a premium spice ingredient, protecting that investment through a reefer container is a straightforward commercial decision.
5 kg Box vs 25 kg PP Bag
The two packing formats exist because they serve different parts of the Algerian spice trade.
The 5 kg box targets the segment of the market where presentation and retail positioning matter. Spice retailers, branded harissa manufacturers, and buyers who repack into consumer units tend to prefer the box format because it arrives clean, stacks neatly in a warehouse, and presents well to their own customers. The per-MT price is higher because the packing cost is higher.
The 25 kg PP bag is the standard bulk wholesale format used by the processors, grinding mills, and large-volume distributors who buy chillies in quantity and handle their own portioning downstream. The per-MT price is lower, the loading per container is higher at 15 MT versus 8 MT, and the format is what Algerian wholesale spice traders and industrial buyers are set up to receive and process.
If you are buying to grind, blend, or redistribute in bulk, the 25 kg PP bag at USD 4,223/MT is the right choice. If you are buying for branded retail or premium repack, the 5 kg box at USD 4,687/MT is worth the premium.
The Algerian Chilli and Spice Import Market
Algeria is one of the largest spice-consuming nations in North Africa. The country’s culinary tradition is deeply spice-integrated, drawing on Berber, Arab, Turkish, and French colonial influences that have collectively produced a food culture where dried chilli appears in daily cooking across every region and income bracket.
Harissa is the most visible expression of this. Algeria’s version tends to be spicier and more aromatic than the Tunisian variant, and most commercial Algerian harissa producers work from a base of dried whole red chilli that they grind and blend in-house. The consistency of that base material, in terms of colour, heat level, and cleanliness, directly determines the quality and consistency of their end product.
Beyond harissa, dried chillies go into chermoula marinades, mechoui seasoning blends, couscous spice mixtures, merguez sausage seasoning, and the daily home cooking that happens in Algerian kitchens across the country. Algiers, Oran, Constantine, and Annaba are the primary wholesale distribution centres, with the Algiers central market (El Harrach and the surrounding wholesale district) handling a significant share of imported spice volume for the country.
Most Algerian spice importers source through Alger Port, which handles the majority of the country’s container import volume. Clearance procedures for Indian-origin dried chillies are established and straightforward for experienced Algerian importers who have proper documentation from the exporter.
Who Should Be Buying This Offer
Wholesale spice importers based in Algiers, Oran, and Constantine who supply the domestic Algerian market through the wholesale distribution network.
Harissa manufacturers and spice processing companies who grind whole dried chillies into powder, paste, or oil-suspended concentrates for retail and food service sale.
Retail spice packers who buy whole dried chillies in bulk and repack into consumer units for supermarket and grocery sale across Algeria.
Food manufacturers producing merguez, processed meats, seasoning blends, ready meals, and canned food products that incorporate dried chilli or chilli powder as an ingredient.
Restaurant supply companies serving the food service sector, including the growing number of institutional caterers and hotel food operations across Algeria’s urban centres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Variety 17 and other Indian red chilli varieties?
Why is the price per MT different for 5 kg boxes versus 25 kg PP bags?
Is a phytosanitary certificate provided?
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Other Products We Supply to East Africa
Our current offer sheet for West African buyers covers several commodity categories alongside black pepper.
Le Pari Sardines in Vegetable Oil are available at USD 20.15 per carton (125g x 50 tins) CIF Lome. Day to Day Iodised Salt from India is available CIF Lome, Tema, and Djibouti at USD 177 per metric ton. White refined sugar in multiple grades including Brazilian IC150 is available CIF Banjul, Onne, and West African ports. Indian-origin spices including cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric powder, and chilli powder are available on commercial terms to West African ports.
For buyers who source multiple products, combining black pepper with sardines, salt, or sugar in a consolidated container reduces per-MT freight cost across the full order.