Algeria: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian onion and shallot market rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Onion And Shallot Production in Algeria

In value terms, onion and shallot production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 198%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Algeria declined modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 8.7%. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of onions and shallots were harvested in Algeria; stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of onions and shallots, when their volume increased by 71% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Algeria, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +101.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+0.1% per year) and Tunisia (-21.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Algeria, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +105.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+27.6% per year) and Tunisia (-22.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 49% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 62%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Qatar (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of onions and shallots increased by 50% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Algeria, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tunisia (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-29.7% per year) and Tunisia (-13.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Algeria, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled -15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-33.2% per year) and Tunisia (-11.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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