Algeria: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Algeria

After two years of growth, the Algerian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -0.5% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Algeria

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +10.7% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -34.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 507% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 387% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Algeria, together comprising 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Niger ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Algeria, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Gambia, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger amounted to +14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+3.2% per year) and Gambia (+33.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($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 Gambia (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports to Algeria, together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by Egypt, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Italy, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Niger ($X) were the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) suppliers to Algeria, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Tunisia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +32.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -39% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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