Algeria: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian maize market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 829% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Maize consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Maize Production in Algeria

In value terms, maize production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Maize production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of maize (green) in Algeria amounted to less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded 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 maize (green) in Algeria was estimated at less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Maize Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, the amount of maize (green) exported from Algeria contracted notably to X tons, with a decrease of -18.7% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 74%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, maize exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 78%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for maize exports from Algeria, with a 49% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X tons), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +1.6%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for maize (green) exports from Algeria, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -6.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas 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 Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (-8.3%).

Maize Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of maize (green), when their volume increased by 1.9% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 908% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, maize imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 841% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main maize supplier to Algeria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -23.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of maize (green) to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at -23.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -0.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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