Algeria: Spice Market 2025

Spice Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian spice market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Spice Production in Algeria

In value terms, spice production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild increase 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of spices in Algeria reached X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average spice 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 spices were harvested in Algeria; approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The spice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Spice Exports

Exports from Algeria

For the third consecutive year, Algeria recorded growth in shipments abroad of spices, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, spice exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) was the main destination for spice exports from Algeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spice exports to Morocco exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), ninefold.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spice export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Spice Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, spice imports into Algeria fell slightly to X tons, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spice imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of spice imports to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports. Morocco, Vietnam, Tunisia, Egypt, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest spice suppliers to Algeria were India ($X), China ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average spice import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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