Algeria: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian pulses market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Algeria

In value terms, pulses production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Algeria expanded significantly to X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses yield remained 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Algeria; picking up by X% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Algeria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Algeria; which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Algeria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Argentina, India, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Algeria were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Argentina, India, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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