Algeria: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian canned meat market stood at $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in Algeria

In value terms, canned meat production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of canned meat increased by 82% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for canned meat exports from Algeria, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at -16.5%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) also remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to -12.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, canned meat export price increased by +69.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to +5.0% per year.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, the amount of canned meat imported into Algeria fell to X tons, declining by -5.4% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 131%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Algeria, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, canned meat imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), ninefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark totaled -6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.2% per year) and France (-14.1% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Algeria, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 5.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Denmark totaled -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-19.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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