Algeria: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian vegetable product market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Vegetable product consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Product Production in Algeria

In value terms, vegetable product production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +13.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 48%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetable products in Algeria expanded slightly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 1.9% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 120%. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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 total area harvested in terms of vegetable products production in Algeria expanded to X ha, with an increase of 2.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable product production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Algeria

Vegetable product exports from Algeria was estimated at X tons in 2022, growing by 14% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable product exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable product exports from Algeria, together comprising 65% 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 Switzerland (with a CAGR of +190.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest markets for vegetable product exported from Algeria worldwide, together accounting for 82% of total exports. Switzerland, Morocco, Russia, Turkey and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +178.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable product export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 69% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Thailand (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Algeria

Vegetable product imports into Algeria fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -29% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 7,316%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable product imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 6,971%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable product to Algeria, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal stood at +103.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+73.7% per year) and Spain (+65.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Algeria, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +81.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+82.2% per year) and Portugal (+118.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable product import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 191% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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