Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

Algerian production of dried shelled broad and horse beans reached a peak of 55,272 tons in 2019, contributing to a market size of 57,664 tons that year. However, output fell over the next two years, dropping to 39,629 tons in 2021, which pulled the total market down to 41,656 tons.

A recovery began in 2022, with production rising to 43,819 tons and the market expanding to 47,750 tons. By 2023, production had nearly returned to pre-drop levels at 49,880 tons, and the market size reached 52,181 tons.

Throughout this period, the sector operated under Executive Decree No. 05-484 of December 22, 2005, which sets labeling and presentation rules for foodstuffs, including dried beans. This regulatory framework remained unchanged.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Algeria was among the world's leading producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans from 2017 to 2020, ranking 18th globally by production volume.

Top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

Algeria's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, the country produced 49 857 tonnes, marking a gradual year-over-year decline of 9.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 55 272 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 17.1%.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during these years. From the low in 2017 to the high in 2018, volumes varied by 4.3 times. In 2020, Algeria exported 4 tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans, which was 2.2% higher than the previous year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 64.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 332.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria's exports in kind were primarily directed to Canada and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for 99.9% 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, K $ US

Export values exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Volumes reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 12.2 times. In 2020, Algeria's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans reached 8 thousand US dollars, representing a 107.7% increase from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 62.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1 118.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, exports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Canada, which accounted for 92.0% 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 dried shelled broad and horse beans to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two years, Algeria's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 2 209 tonnes, representing a 7.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 2 396 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 20.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt dominated Algeria's imports in kind, accounting for 77.7% of total import flows, with the remaining share distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

In 2020, Algeria's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans amounted to 1 326 thousand US dollars, marking a 29.6% contraction year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 42.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 39.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 33.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Egypt and Spain played leading roles in Algeria's imports in value terms, together accounting for 81.0% of total import flows, with the remainder dispersed among other countries.

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

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