Algeria: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian dry peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -18.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Peas Production in Algeria

In value terms, dry peas production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 212% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in Algeria was estimated at X tons per ha, picking up by 2.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The dry peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peas (dry) production in Algeria rose modestly to X ha, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Algeria

For the third consecutive year, Algeria recorded growth in overseas shipments of peas (dry), which increased by 838% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry peas exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Algeria, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +28.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+29.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-30.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Algeria, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+39.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-30.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -35.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Algeria

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of peas (dry) increased by 73% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -18.6% against 2018 indices. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest dry peas supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, dry peas imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+4.2% per year) and Argentina (+21.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to Algeria were Canada ($X), New Zealand ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports. Argentina, Egypt and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.1%.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +26.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25%. 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 country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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