Algeria: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian potato market rose sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Algeria

In value terms, potato production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 92%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of potatoes in Algeria totaled X tons per ha in 2021, remaining stable against 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average potato yield hit record highs 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.

The potato harvested area in Algeria expanded slightly to X ha in 2021, growing by 2.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 16%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the potato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Algeria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of potatoes decreased by -88.9% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 6,940% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, potato exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8,669%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Algeria, together comprising 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for potato exported from Algeria were Spain ($X), Russia ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +59.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Mauritania (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Potato Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, purchases abroad of potatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest potato supplier to Algeria, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-10.7% per year) and France (-11.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Algeria, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to -10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-10.7% per year) and France (-11.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 35%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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