Algeria: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian pears and quinces market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Algeria

In value terms, pears and quinces production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 159% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Algeria contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -1.6% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 16%. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pears and quinces harvested area in Algeria expanded to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 4.2% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 11%. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, exports of pears and quinces from Algeria shrank sharply to X kg, waning by -92.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3,715%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 3,071% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Algeria, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +26.8%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Algeria, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +26.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 61%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export 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 the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pears and quinces decreased by -11.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 182% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main pears and quinces supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to -15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-8.9% per year) and Tunisia (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Algeria, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to -13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-4.4% per year) and Tunisia (+14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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