Algeria: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Algeria

The Algerian flaked or rolled cereal market fell slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +0.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Algeria

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45%. Flaked or rolled cereal production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of flaked or rolled cereals, when their volume decreased by -63.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 209% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for flaked or rolled cereal exports from Algeria, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, flaked or rolled cereal exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-17.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-29.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for flaked or rolled cereals exports from Algeria, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-13.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-21.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of flaked or rolled cereals were imported into Algeria; surging by 4.2% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of flaked or rolled cereal imports to Algeria, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +189.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flaked or rolled cereals to Algeria, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +143.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+26.8% per year) and Egypt (+20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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