Algeria: Leek Market 2025

Leek Market Size in Algeria

For the third year in a row, the Algerian leek market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. Leek consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Leek Production in Algeria

In value terms, leek production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a precipitous descent. Leek production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Algeria totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Algeria stood at less than X ha, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, exports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables from Algeria surged to X tons, rising by 22,791% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 4,504% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Algeria, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +75.4%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Algeria, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +63.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -93.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 256%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Leek Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, imports of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables into Algeria contracted remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -21.6% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of leek imports to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +51.3%).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables to Algeria, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +30.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 82%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-14.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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