Algeria: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Algeria

In value terms, vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Algeria reduced to X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of vegetables in Algeria reached X ha, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Algeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, vegetable imports into Algeria shrank to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. In general, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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