Algeria: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian beer market declined modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -9.5% against 2019 indices. Beer consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beer Production in Algeria

In value terms, beer production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 52%. Beer production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Beer Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of beer, when their volume decreased by -17.5% to X kg. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 148%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, beer exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X kg), the Netherlands (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of beer exports from Algeria, with a combined 44% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +67.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for beer exported from Algeria were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 49% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +40.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 166% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cabo Verde (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, the amount of beer imported into Algeria shrank sharply to X tons, waning by -22.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beer imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Algeria, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Spain, Poland, Tunisia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest beer suppliers to Algeria, together accounting for 37% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, Tunisia and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +11.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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