Citrus fruit market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

Algeria's citrus fruit production increased from 2,956 thousand tons in 2018 to 3,168 thousand tons in 2019, supported by a protected export market to France and the development of new aeroponic vertical farming projects. This growth built upon a significant 41% expansion of citrus cultivation areas between 2010 and 2017.

Following a minor contraction, production stabilized in 2021 due to concerted state support for agricultural extension and technical services in key growing regions. During this period, a government threat to ban imports of citrus concentrate aimed to shield local processors, while ongoing modernization of processing facilities and the development of national wholesale markets strengthened the domestic supply chain.

The sector regained momentum in 2022 after targeted investments, including over 20 million DA to boost citrus farming in Oran and the inauguration of the National Seed Bank. Production then jumped to 3,438 thousand tons in 2023, driven by the annual expansion of cultivation areas by 5,000 hectares and the promotion of efficient drip irrigation techniques highlighted at the first national Citrus Salon.

Production citrus fruit in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Algeria ranked as the 18th largest producer of citrus fruit from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, Algeria's citrus fruit production volume experienced a decline. In 2020, the country produced 3 130 thousand tonnes of citrus fruit, representing a year-on-year decrease of 1.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 168 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 9.9%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Algeria

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a fourfold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's citrus fruit export volume was 33 703 kilograms, marking a 50.0% drop compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 67 357 kilograms, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 221.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, and Canada were the key partners for Algeria's citrus fruit exports in kind. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 55.1% of exports, Spain for 19.7%, and Canada for 10.6%, together making up 85.5% of total export flows.

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, $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.3-fold gap between these periods. In 2020, the value of exported citrus fruit from Algeria was recorded at 73 068 US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 17.1% compared to 2019. The maximum value was achieved in 2019 at 88 110 US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 292.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada contributed the most to Algeria's citrus fruit exports in value terms. Spain accounted for 39.8% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 26.6%, and Canada for 14.5%, collectively representing 80.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Algeria

Imports in kind, kg

In 2019, Algeria's citrus fruit imports amounted to 215 kilograms, showing a sharp reduction of 99.7% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt was overwhelmingly dominant in Algeria's citrus fruit imports in kind, accounting for 99.7% of total import 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, $ US

In 2019, the value of citrus fruit imports to Algeria was 700 US dollars, constituting a decline of 98.7% from the year before.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Egypt played a dominant role in Algeria's citrus fruit imports in value terms, consistently accounting for 98.5% of total import flows.

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

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