Algeria: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian dried prune market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 -6.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Production in Algeria

In value terms, dried prune production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Dried prune production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes exported from Algeria expanded to X tons, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from Algeria, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic (X kg), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-36.3% per year) and France (-65.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from Algeria, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-29.5% per year) and France (-62.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Algeria

Dried prune imports into Algeria reached X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 228%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried prune to Algeria, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fourfold. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+11.7% per year) and Uzbekistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to Algeria, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+12.5% per year) and Chile (+11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried prune import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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