Algeria: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian carrot and turnip market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Algeria

In value terms, carrot and turnip production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 171% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Algeria rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.6% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 35%. The carrot and turnip yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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 harvested area of carrots and turnips in Algeria stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 5.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of carrots and turnips decreased by -9.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 315% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from Algeria, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +101.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Algeria, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +68.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+66.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+75.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Canada (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -75.1% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 556%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 620%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Algeria, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +2.4%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Algeria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +5.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 128% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-12.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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