Algeria: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian sunflower seed market expanded to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Algeria

In value terms, sunflower seed production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 96%. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sunflower seed yield in Algeria fell modestly to X kg per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 0.8%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average sunflower seed yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sunflower seed harvested area in Algeria was estimated at X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 2.8%. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2018, approx. X tons of sunflower seed were exported from Algeria; rising by 20,102% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports soared to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Algeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 60% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated significant growth from 2017 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +60.4% over the last one-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2017 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to 0.0% per year.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of sunflower seed were imported into Algeria; stabilizing at the year before. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 97%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Algeria, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +61.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+46.9% per year) and Argentina (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Algeria, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +68.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+59.5% per year) and Argentina (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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