Algeria: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian tomato market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +5.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Algeria

In value terms, tomato production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 144%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Algeria shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato yield increased by +70.1% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 17%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. 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 tomatoes were harvested in Algeria; approximately mirroring 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Algeria

For the fourth year in a row, Algeria recorded growth in shipments abroad of tomatoes, which increased by 44% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 686% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 525% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Algeria, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +107.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Algeria, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +48.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+67.0% per year) and France (+67.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 59% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 140% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Spain (-5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, purchases abroad of tomatoes increased by 44% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-31.7% per year) and France (+40.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Algeria, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-23.5% per year) and France (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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