Algeria: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Algeria

After two years of decline, the Algerian unmanufactured tobacco market increased by 18% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Algeria

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Algeria amounted to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Algeria expanded significantly to X ha, picking up by 9.8% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by 44% to X kg, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 445% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 322%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Greece (X kg), Sri Lanka (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Algeria, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Greece ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Algeria, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Greece amounted to -26.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (0.0% per year) and Belgium (-46.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -18.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Greece (+20.1%).

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Algeria

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by 37% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 349% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 350%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Algeria, together accounting for 45% of total imports. Bulgaria, Zambia, Tanzania, Thailand, Malawi, China, Italy, Zimbabwe and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of +74.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Algeria were Bangladesh ($X), Greece ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together comprising 42% of total imports. Brazil, Zambia, Tanzania, Thailand, Italy, Malawi, China, Zimbabwe and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Zambia, with a CAGR of +76.5%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 58%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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