Cucumbers and gherkins market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, production of fresh cucumbers and gherkins in Algeria reached 193.6 thousand tons, boosted by a state ban on imports of over 870 products, including vegetables. This restriction stimulated demand for local produce, although the sector faced organizational shortfalls and supply disruptions. The state also initiated modernization of fruit and vegetable wholesale markets to improve distribution and curb speculation. Production dropped to 166.0 thousand tons in 2019, partly linked to ongoing disarray in the agricultural supply chain. By 2020, output recovered to 184.4 thousand tons, supported by enhanced market infrastructure.

Production stabilized at around 183 thousand tons in 2021, then grew consistently to 190.2 thousand tons in 2022 and 198.5 thousand tons in 2023. This increase occurred alongside continued wholesale market modernization and development of the processing sector, where companies like ELAFRUITS invested in automation. Shifts in consumer preferences toward processed and frozen fruits and vegetables, driven by inflation and urbanization, also influenced the overall market, though fresh cucumbers remained a key product.

Production cucumbers and gherkins in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Algeria ranked as the 25th largest producer of cucumbers and gherkins from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

World map of production of cucumbers and gherkins, 2017-2020

In 2020, Algeria produced 184.4 thousand tonnes of cucumbers and gherkins, marking an 11.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 166.0 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 193.6 thousand tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, falling by 14.3%, whereas the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 12.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Cucumber and gherkin production in Algeria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 80.6 million US dollars, down 21.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 29.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 10.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 148.9 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 31.4% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, up 30.9%.

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

Exports cucumbers and gherkins from Algeria

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 56-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Algeria's cucumber and gherkin exports amounted to 485 kilograms, a 76.3% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 967 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 92.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, up 66.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, France, and the United Arab Emirates consistently led Algeria's cucumber and gherkin exports by volume. Spain accounted for 49.2% of exports, France for 21.5%, and the United Arab Emirates for 16.7%. Together, these three countries represented 87.4% 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

Market behavior was marked by volatility during this period. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2020 after reaching a peak in 2018, with a 98-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's cucumber and gherkin exports were valued at 212 US dollars, an 83.2% decrease year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 742 US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, down 93.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up 92.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain and France dominated Algeria's cucumber and gherkin exports by value, together accounting for 80.6% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports cucumbers and gherkins to Algeria

Imports in kind, kg

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the sole source of cucumber and gherkin imports to Algeria, accounting for 100.0% of total import volumes.

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

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

During 2017-2020, Algeria's cucumber and gherkin imports were sourced almost exclusively from Brazil, which represented 100.0% of total import value.

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

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