Apples, pears and quinces market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for apples, pears, and quinces in Algeria showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Volume peaked at 809.9 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted over the next two years to 680.9 thousand tons in 2021. A recovery followed, with the market growing to 723.0 thousand tons in 2022 and reaching 762.5 thousand tons in 2023.

The market's rebound in 2023 was supported by growing demand from the processing sector, where the value of the transformed fruit and vegetable market increased by 8%. High consumer prices for apples and pears, driven by unfavorable weather and a multi-layered distribution chain, further indicated supply-side pressures amid robust demand.

In 2024, a wet year damaged the production of pears and quinces, while new import regulations requiring prior authorization for apples, pears, and frozen potatoes altered market access conditions. These developments, alongside the continued expansion of the processed fruit segment, shaped the market landscape.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Algeria ranked 23rd globally in the production of apples, pears, and quinces.

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

In 2020, Algeria produced 733.4 thousand tons of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a 7.7% decrease from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 699.7 thousand tons, while the highest occurred in 2019 with 795.0 thousand tons. The most significant year-on-year increase was observed in 2019, at 13.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Algeria's output of apples, pears, and quinces stood at 503.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 17.9% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 39.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.6%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018 at 26.8%, while the smallest change was in 2019, with no significant increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Algeria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 4 tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 156 tons, resulting in a 39-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria exported 21 tons of apples, pears, and quinces, representing a sharp increase of 438.9% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 97.5%, and the most substantial rise was in 2018 at 1,738.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mauritania was the primary destination for Algeria's exports in volume terms, accounting for 79.6% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail of smaller partners.

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 during these years. Export values hit their lowest in 2019 at 3 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2018 at 137 thousand US dollars, showing a 45-fold variation. In 2020, cross-border shipments of apples, pears, and quinces from Algeria amounted to 15 thousand US dollars, which is 379.7% higher than the previous year. The largest decrease was in 2019 at 97.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 1,330.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Mauritania played a leading role in Algeria's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms, with a share of 80.5% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed across other partners.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 59-fold swing between these years. In 2020, Algeria imported 4,718 tons of apples, pears, and quinces, amounting to a significant loss of 68.2% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 14,848 tons, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 5,758.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (47.7% of imports in volume), France (29.7%), and Spain (20.8%) together accounted for 98.2% of total imports of apples, pears, and quinces to Algeria, making them the main sources.

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 varied 47 times from the low in 2018 to the high in 2019. In 2020, the volume of apples, pears, and quinces imports to Algeria reached 3,075 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp drop of 69.6% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10,113 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 4,576.8%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Italy (47.9% of imports in value terms), France (27.4%), and Spain (22.6%) were the main suppliers of apples, pears, and quinces to Algeria, together comprising 97.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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