Algeria: Preserved Cows Meat Market 2025

Preserved Cows Meat Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian preserved cows meat market rose markedly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 -7.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Production in Algeria

In value terms, preserved cows meat production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -7.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. Preserved cows meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals increased by 0.6% to X kg, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 242%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved cows meat exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 250%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg) was the main destination for preserved cows meat exports from Algeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger totaled +11.2%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) also remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger amounted to +11.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved cows meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Niger.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Niger amounted to +0.6% per year.

Preserved Cows Meat Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, the amount of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals imported into Algeria reduced remarkably to X tons, which is down by -27.4% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 239%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved cows meat imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 224% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved cows meat imports to Algeria, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest preserved cows meat suppliers to Algeria were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +28.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved cows meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved cows meat import price increased by +64.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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