Algeria: Carob Market 2025

Carob Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian carob market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted buoyant growth. Carob consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carob Production in Algeria

In value terms, carob production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 70%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average carob yield in Algeria skyrocketed to X tons per ha, increasing by 96% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average carob 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, approx. X ha of carob were harvested in Algeria; picking up by 2.9% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carob production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carob Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of carob were exported from Algeria; growing by 12% on 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 223%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carob exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 183% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of carob exports from Algeria, together comprising 59% 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 Morocco (with a CAGR of +55.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for carob exported from Algeria worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +48.4%, 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

In 2022, the average carob export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -24.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 100%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Vietnam (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carob Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of carob were imported into Algeria; declining by -33.7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 206% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, carob imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 148%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carob to Algeria, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal totaled +8.6%.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carob to Algeria, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled +2.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carob import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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