Algeria: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian citrus fruit market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Algeria

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Algeria reached X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Algeria; approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits exported from Algeria contracted rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Algeria, with a combined X% 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 Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Algeria were Canada ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, 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 citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Algeria

For the third consecutive year, Algeria recorded decline in overseas purchases of citrus fruits, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Tunisia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tunisia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Algeria were Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

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