Algeria: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian pear market declined to $X in 2021, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pear Production in Algeria

In value terms, pear production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears in Algeria rose to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 3.3% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16%. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of pears in Algeria shrank to X ha, which is down by -6.4% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 8.4%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Algeria

Pear exports from Algeria soared to X tons in 2017, with an increase of 249% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20,750%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2017. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 55,100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2017 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) and Canada (X kg) were the main destinations of pear exports from Algeria. Moreover, pear exports in the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Canada, fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +27.0%).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for pear exported from Algeria worldwide. Moreover, pear exports in the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Canada, fivefold.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +40.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price showed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 165% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, 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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of pears decreased by -14.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Argentina (X tons) was the main supplier of pear to Algeria, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to -28.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-42.1% per year) and France (-43.2% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Algeria, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina amounted to -27.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-42.7% per year) and France (-46.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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