Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

The cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Algeria experienced a significant decline from 82 895 t in 2018 to 66 922 t in 2019. This contraction coincided with a reduction in advertising investments by major brands, which dampened consumer demand. Concurrently, manufacturers began adapting to global trends towards healthier products, such as reducing sugar content and phasing out artificial additives like titanium dioxide, though these shifts initially influenced product offerings more than total market volume.

Market volume recovered to 76 477 t in 2020, supported by increased at-home consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic. Subsequently, volumes stabilized around 75 000 t in 2021, reflecting a period of adjustment as the market gradually absorbed the pandemic's effects.

From 2022 to 2023, the market faced downward pressure, with volume falling to 70 627 t before a slight rebound to 71 867 t. Rising prices for key raw materials like sugar, packaging, and energy led to higher retail costs, reducing volume sales. This was partially offset by continued innovation in healthier confectionery, including sugar-free and additive-free products, which helped sustain consumer interest and supported the modest recovery in 2023.

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria ranked 18th globally in the production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery.

Top producers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

World map of production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

In 2020, Algeria produced 74 313 tonnes of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, marking a 13.7% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 65 341 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 80 443 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 18.8%, whereas the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 22.5%.

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

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 83 tonnes, reflecting a 5.6-fold gap. In 2020, cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports from Algeria surged by 243.8% year-on-year. The largest decline was observed in 2018, falling by 44.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Algeria were Libya (32.4% of exports in kind), Mauritania (24.5% of exports in kind), and Canada (8.6% of exports in kind), together accounting for 65.6% of 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 market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 20 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 381 thousand US dollars, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 19 times. In 2020, Algeria exported 115 thousand US dollars of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, which is 69.8% lower than the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 1,821.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners in exports by value were Turkey (64.6% of exports in value terms), Libya (8.5% of exports in value terms), and Kenya (5.0% of exports in value terms), together representing 78.0% of total 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 cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 605 tonnes, while the peak was in 2017, showing a 6-fold gap. In 2020, Algeria imported 2 247 tonnes of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, indicating a sharp improvement of 40.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, dropping by 74.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top suppliers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Algeria were Turkey (32.5% of imports in kind), Tunisia (17.6% of imports in kind), and France (8.5% of imports in kind), with their combined share reaching 58.6% of total imports in kind.

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

Cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports into Algeria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 7 177 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest reduction of 4.9% over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 74.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key directions for imports by value were France (24.1% of imports in value terms), Turkey (20.3% of imports in value terms), and Spain (9.7% of imports in value terms), together taking 54.1% of total flows.

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

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