Algeria: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Algerian sweet potato market, when its value decreased by -0.3% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +158.0% against 2017 indices. Sweet potato consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Sweet Potato Production in Algeria

In value terms, sweet potato production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 28%. Sweet potato production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

The average yield of sweet potatoes in Algeria stood at less than X kg per ha in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sweet potato harvested area in Algeria stood at less than X ha in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Algeria

Sweet potato exports from Algeria surged to X tons in 2017, increasing by 284% compared with 2016 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2017. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg), Canada (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of sweet potato exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +59.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for sweet potato exported from Algeria worldwide. Moreover, sweet potato exports in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Canada, threefold.

Canada, with a CAGR of +60.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average sweet potato export price stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 a decrease of -30.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+0.5%).

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2016, purchases abroad of sweet potatoes decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato imports totaled $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 582% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X kg) and South Korea (X kg) were the main suppliers of sweet potato imports to Algeria. Moreover, sweet potato imports in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea, more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of -13.9%).

In value terms, the largest sweet potato suppliers to Algeria were South Korea ($X) and China ($X). Moreover, sweet potato imports in South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China, sevenfold.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +10.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato import price amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 160%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+28.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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