Algeria: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Algerian common pottery market, when its value increased by 65% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Common pottery consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Algeria

Common pottery exports from Algeria contracted markedly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -36.7% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 914%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 940%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of common pottery exports from Algeria, with a combined 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +103.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for common pottery exports from Algeria, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+71.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+53.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common pottery export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Mauritania (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, purchases abroad of common pottery increased by 106% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 629% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common pottery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 468% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest common pottery supplier to Algeria, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+83.1% per year) and France (+58.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Algeria, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+68.9% per year) and Lebanon (+38.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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