Algeria: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian meat and poultry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Meat and poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat And Poultry Production in Algeria

In value terms, meat and poultry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of meat and poultry in Algeria amounted to X kg per head, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Algeria contracted to X heads, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for meat and poultry exports from Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat and poultry exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Vietnam amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Malta (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of meat and poultry, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest meat and poultry supplier to Algeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat and poultry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat and poultry to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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