Apple market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

Algeria's apple market saw a substantial increase in production and market volume from 2018 to 2019, with output rising by over 14% to 558.8 thousand tonnes. This growth was directly driven by the 2016 import ban decree, which effectively shielded local producers from foreign competition and incentivized the expansion of domestic orchards. The same period also marked the strategic entry of Agrana Fruit through its 2018 acquisition of a stake in ELAFRUITS, laying the foundation for a new industrial processing segment focused on concentrates and purées.

Following the 2019 peak of 573 thousand tonnes, the market size stabilized in 2020 and then experienced a contraction of 8.5% in 2021. A recovery phase began in 2022, with production and market volume climbing steadily to reach 581.6 thousand tonnes by 2023.

The policy framework supporting local production remained intact into 2024, with Algeria consolidating its position as Africa's third-largest apple producer. Regulatory attention shifted towards market stability, as authorities implemented direct sales channels for farmers and tightened control over cold storage inventories to manage prices. Concurrently, the sector faced external pressure from the European Union, which criticized ongoing trade and investment restrictions.

Production apple in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Algeria was among the world's leading apple producers from 2017 to 2020, ranking 25th globally by production volume.

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Algeria's apple production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 566.8 thousand tons of apples, marking a 1.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 487.8 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 1.3% occurring that year. In contrast, the largest increase of 14.6% was observed in 2019.

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

Exports apple from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 146-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria exported 21 tons of apples, representing a significant increase of 710.4% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 154 tons. The largest decline of 98.3% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 14 494.2% was recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritania remained the primary destination for Algeria's apple exports in kind, accounting for 84.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest value was noted in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 81 times. In 2020, Algeria's apple exports amounted to 14 thousand US dollars, constituting a sudden increase of 778.8% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 thousand US dollars, and the maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 133 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 98.8% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 7 866.7% was recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritania remained the main market for Algeria's apple exports in value terms, with a share of 87.2% of total flows. The rest of the volume was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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

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

Imports apple to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes reached their low in 2018 and their high in 2019, varying 56 times between these years. In 2020, Algeria's apple imports reached 4 373 tons, down by 69.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 177 tons. The largest increase of 5 494.1% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and France were the dominant suppliers of apples to Algeria, together accounting for 81.0% of total imports in kind. Other destinations each accounted for relatively small shares.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values reached their low in 2018 and their high in 2019, varying 44 times between these years. In 2020, Algeria's apple imports amounted to 2 775 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a sudden decrease of 70.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 447 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 4 269.0% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and France remained the key destinations for Algeria's apple imports in value terms, jointly taking 80.5% of total flows. Other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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