Algeria: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian vegetable market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Algeria

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Algeria was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 vegetables production in Algeria was estimated at X ha, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Algeria worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, France, Russia and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, vegetable imports into Algeria contracted slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Algeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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