Algeria: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian dry bean market declined markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -16.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Dry bean consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Algeria

In value terms, dry bean production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of beans (dry) in Algeria totaled X kg per ha, growing by 3.1% against the year before. In general, the yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean yield decreased by -33.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 89%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average dry bean yield remained at a 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 beans (dry) were harvested in Algeria; which is down by -24.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then plummeted in the following year.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -81.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 201%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 195%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of dry bean exports from Algeria, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for dry bean exported from Algeria were Canada ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +53.7%, saw 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 57% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 101%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Algeria

Dry bean imports into Algeria declined sharply to X tons in 2022, falling by -16.4% compared with 2021. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +62.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 94%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, dry bean imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry bean imports to Algeria, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Argentina ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest dry bean suppliers to Algeria, together comprising 90% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +25.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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