Algeria: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian lentil market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +15.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Production in Algeria

In value terms, lentil production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 180% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lentils in Algeria dropped to X kg per ha, waning by -3.9% against 2021. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 47%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average lentil yield remained at a lower figure. 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 lentils in Algeria skyrocketed to X ha, with an increase of 31% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 117%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lentil production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of lentils were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 16,621% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14,197%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Algeria, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mauritania totaled +11.6%.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lentils exports from Algeria, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mauritania stood at +5.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 23%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were imported into Algeria; waning by -5.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +5.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+41.6% per year) and Russia (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Algeria, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+36.3% per year) and Russia (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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