Alliaceous vegetables market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Algeria opened the period at 1.6 million tons in 2018. It then grew significantly to 1.8 million tons in 2019, an increase of 14%, against a backdrop of reported market inefficiencies including a high concentration of intermediaries in the distribution chain and discriminatory public procurement practices against the private sector. The market volume stabilized at this level through 2020.

A sustained expansion followed from 2021 onward, with the market reaching 2.0 million tons by 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the entry of new private players, such as Agrotonomy deploying aeroponic vertical farms, and the implementation of a national program to modernize wholesale fruit and vegetable markets. These developments enhanced production capacity and distribution efficiency. Furthermore, the ongoing market modernization contributed to price stabilization in 2023, supporting consistent domestic consumption.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, Algeria ranked as the 15th largest producer of alliaceous vegetables between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Algeria produced 1 837 thousand tons of alliaceous vegetables, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 837 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Algeria exported 2 628 tons of alliaceous vegetables, representing a modest year-over-year decline of 5.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 23.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 877 tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.0%. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 2 769 tons, marking the largest increase of 47.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Algeria were Tunisia, accounting for 63.5% of exports in kind, the United Arab Emirates with 14.8%, and Qatar at 5.0%. Together, these three markets comprised 83.4% of Algeria's total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 at 634 thousand US dollars, before hitting their maximum in 2020 at 1 918 thousand US dollars—a threefold increase. In 2020, Algeria's exports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms showed a significant year-over-year increase of 108.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period 2017–2020, Tunisia was the primary buyer of alliaceous vegetables from Algeria in value terms, accounting for 46.1% of exports, followed by Qatar at 33.4%, and the United Arab Emirates at 7.6%. These three countries jointly represented 87.0% of Algeria's total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 22 tons, before registering their peak in 2018 at 3 291 tons—a gap of 152 times. In 2020, Algeria imported 157 tons of alliaceous vegetables, showing a sharp uptick of 622.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 99.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 654.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Spain concentrated the majority of alliaceous vegetable imports in kind to Algeria, with other markets forming a less significant portion.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values fluctuated significantly, dropping to their low in 2019 at 74 thousand US dollars and reaching their high in 2018 at 3 165 thousand US dollars—a 43-fold difference. In 2020, Algeria's imports of alliaceous vegetables totaled 403 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep gain of 446.7% relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 97.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China and Spain consistently accounted for 88.8% of Algeria's total imports in value terms, indicating a high degree of market concentration, with a long tail of smaller markets making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2017-2020