Chicken meat and offal market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

The Algerian chicken meat market volume grew from 377.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 489.1 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was initially supported by state-facilitated incentives for broiler farming, with the private sector accounting for over 90% of national production capacity.

After a contraction to 391.1 thousand tons in 2021, market volume recovered to 416.6 thousand tons in 2022. A key measure was the reduction of the minimum rearing period from 56 to 35 days, which directly increased output by enabling more production cycles. The same year saw the launch of "Poulet Vert", Algeria's first antibiotic-free chicken brand, responding to growing quality demands. In 2023, volume rose moderately to 431.4 thousand tons, supported by proactive government plans to regulate imports and meet peak seasonal demand during Ramadan.

Production chicken meat and offal in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Algeria's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 489.7 thousand tons, marking a significant 26.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 34.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.4%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The export market for chicken meat and offal from Algeria showed considerable instability during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 204 tons, then surged to a peak in 2017, with a 6.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 522 tons, representing a sharp 22.0% decline compared to 2019. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, falling by 84.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, jumping by 228.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria's exports of chicken meat and offal were heavily concentrated on Vietnam, which accounted for 92.7% of the total volume shipped.

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 export market in value terms displayed notable volatility over the observed timeframe. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a fourfold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's chicken meat and offal exports were valued at 801 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 41.9% decrease year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 379 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 223.6%.

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

During 2017–2020, Algeria's chicken meat and offal exports in monetary terms were almost entirely directed to Vietnam, which absorbed 91.1% of the 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 chicken meat and offal to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

Import data for chicken meat and offal into Algeria reveals irregular and volatile market conditions. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 0.1 tons, then peaked in 2018 at 27 tons, showing a 285-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 ton, indicating a sharp 432.0% increase compared to 2019. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 99.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, soaring by 6 571.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Algeria's imports of chicken meat and offal in volume terms were overwhelmingly focused on Canada, which made up 95.3% of the total flows.

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 import market in value terms exhibited signs of volatility during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 0.3 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2018 at 26 thousand US dollars, with an 87-fold difference. In 2020, Algeria imported chicken meat and offal worth 1 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 332.3% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 98.8%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 933.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the primary source for Algeria's chicken meat and offal imports, accounting for 83.9% of the total import value, with other destinations playing a much smaller role.

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

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