Algeria: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2025

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Algeria

The Algerian market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X in 2022, rising by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Algeria

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, the amount of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles exported from Algeria reduced remarkably to X tons, which is down by -27.8% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 440%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 536% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main destinations of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Algeria, with a combined 41% share of total exports. Tunisia, Iraq, the Philippines, Niger, Angola, Yemen, Suriname, Morocco, Canada and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Suriname (with a CAGR of +69.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Libya ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest markets for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exported from Algeria worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports. Lebanon, Iraq, Suriname, Morocco, Canada, Angola, Yemen, the Philippines, Togo and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Suriname, with a CAGR of +91.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($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 Tunisia (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports into Algeria

Gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports into Algeria shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by -14.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) were the main suppliers of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports to Algeria, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Romania, Oman, the UK, North Macedonia, Poland, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Spain and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +39.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Turkey ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle suppliers to Algeria, together comprising 50% of total imports. Tunisia, Poland, Romania, Spain, Oman, North Macedonia, India, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +47.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle import price increased by +75.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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