Algeria: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Algerian candied fruit market, when its value increased by 15% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -23.0% against 2017 indices. Candied fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in Algeria

In value terms, candied fruit production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -20.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of candied fruits increased by 302% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Algeria, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +109.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-5.6% per year) and France (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Algeria, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +112.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+7.1% per year) and Switzerland (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate mild growth. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 France (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of candied fruits, when their volume increased by 8.1% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest candied fruit supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+10.4% per year) and Greece (-7.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and Greece ($X) constituted the largest candied fruit suppliers to Algeria, with a combined 93% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 2.6%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +30.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 115%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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