Algeria: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Algeria

After five years of decline, the Algerian meat market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Production in Algeria

In value terms, meat production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of meat in Algeria shrank to X kg per head, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Algeria; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Meat Exports

Exports from Algeria

Meat exports from Algeria skyrocketed to X tons in 2020, with an increase of X% on 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Congo (X tons) was the main destination for meat exports from Algeria, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Congo totaled X%.

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

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Congo totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2020, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Greenland amounted to X% per year.

Meat Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of meat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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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