Algeria: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian cabbage market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Cabbage Production in Algeria

In value terms, cabbage production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Algeria reduced modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -2.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage yield increased by +58.4% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Algeria; which is down by -8.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 19%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas was finally on the rise to reach X kg after six years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 433% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg), Canada (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of cabbage 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 +46.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Canada, with a CAGR of +40.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -11.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Qatar (+48.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Algeria

For the third consecutive year, Algeria recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cabbage and other brassicas, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 502% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 397%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Algeria, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea stood at +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+3.9% per year) and China (+25.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 111%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+55.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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