Algeria: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian pasta and couscous market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Algeria

In value terms, pasta and couscous production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous increased by 6.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from Algeria, together comprising 63% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +43.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from Algeria were Niger ($X), Mali ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined 54% share of total exports.

Mali, with a CAGR of +36.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta and couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 48%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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 Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Libya (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Algeria

Pasta and couscous imports into Algeria fell notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -46.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 153%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest pasta and couscous supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta and couscous imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tunisia (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-27.0% per year) and Tunisia (-23.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stuffed pasta and couscous to Algeria, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia totaled -11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-19.3% per year) and France (-21.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 216% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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