Algeria: Apricot Market 2025

Apricot Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian apricot market declined modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Apricot consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in Algeria

In value terms, apricot production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apricots in Algeria declined to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -5.1% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average apricot yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Algeria rose slightly to X ha, surging by 4.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Algeria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of apricots decreased by -15.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 452% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 427%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of apricot exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +6.9%).

In value terms, France ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for apricot exported from Algeria worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +8.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+36.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of apricots was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,057% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apricot imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 890%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest apricot supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, apricot imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+10.3% per year) and South Africa (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Algeria, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 1.5% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+10.1% per year) and South Africa (-8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, apricot import price increased by +1.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 47%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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