Algeria: Skim Milk Market 2025

Skim Milk Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Algerian skim milk market, when its value decreased by -2.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Skim milk consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Skim Milk Production in Algeria

In value terms, skim milk production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Skim milk production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Skim Milk Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, overseas shipments of skim milk decreased by -0.9% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 174%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skim milk exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 189% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) was the main destination for skim milk exports from Algeria, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mauritania totaled -5.3%.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) also remains the key foreign market for skim milk exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mauritania stood at -5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skim milk export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 19% 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.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saint Kitts and Nevis amounted to +6.0% per year.

Skim Milk Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of skim milk decreased by -30% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest skim milk supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, skim milk imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled -17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+16.8% per year) and Italy (-36.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of skim milk to Algeria, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-25.3% per year) and Italy (-45.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skim milk import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 76%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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