Algeria: Frozen Potato Market 2025

Frozen Potato Market Size in Algeria

For the third year in a row, the Algerian frozen potato market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 141% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Frozen potato consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of frozen potatoes, when their volume decreased by -64.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 389% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen potato exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 208%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for frozen potato exports from Algeria, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen potato exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +86.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (0.0% per year) and Niger (+29.2% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen potatoes exports from Algeria, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritania ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +72.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (0.0% per year) and Niger (+13.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-7.2%).

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Algeria

Frozen potato imports into Algeria soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 98% against 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to Algeria, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen potato imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled -17.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-15.5% per year) and Spain (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potatoes to Algeria, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at -19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-19.9% per year) and Spain (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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