Dried shelled legumes market in Algeria, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled legumes market in Algeria showed initial stability, with volume reaching 513.4 thousand tons in 2018. A government ban on imports that year contributed to a price increase of approximately 10%, reflecting supply-side pressures. Market volume slightly grew to 520.5 thousand tons in 2019 before contracting sharply to 423.4 thousand tons in 2020.

Recovery commenced in 2021 as cooperatives opened more than 40 direct sales outlets to distribute locally produced lentils and chickpeas at regulated prices, helping volume rise to 432.5 thousand tons. In 2022, regulatory measures intensified with the Algerian Interprofessional Cereals Office (OAIC) being granted exclusive import rights and authorities releasing 55 000 tons of stored legumes to the market, though drought adversely affected domestic production. Market volume continued to expand, reaching 443.3 thousand tons in 2022 and then surging to 552.3 thousand tons in 2023, driven by a significant increase in imports despite ongoing drought and wildfires. Price controls and anti-speculation measures remained in effect through 2024.

Production dried shelled legumes in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Algeria's production of dried shelled legumes declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 230.2 thousand tonnes, which represents a 15.5% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 275.4 thousand tonnes, marking a significant increase of 28.3% that year.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Algeria

Exports in kind, K t

The market for dried shelled legumes exports from Algeria showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a dramatic 50-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Algeria's exports of dried shelled legumes totaled just 0.1 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 71.2% compared to 2019. The peak export volume was reached in 2019 at 0.5 thousand tonnes, which saw an extraordinary increase of 674.8% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India was the primary destination for Algeria's dried shelled legumes exports, accounting for 57.0% of the total volume. Saudi Arabia followed with 17.4%, and Canada with 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 84.0% of Algeria's total export flows in this category.

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, M $ US

The value of Algeria's dried shelled legumes exports showed an unstable pattern throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a staggering 93-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 0.1 million US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 79.7% from the previous year. The peak export value was reached in 2019 at 0.3 million US dollars, following a remarkable increase of 2 855.6% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India remained the leading buyer of Algeria's dried shelled legumes in value terms, accounting for 49.0% of total exports. Mauritania followed with 16.7%, and Saudi Arabia with 13.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.1% of Algeria's total export value in this category.

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 legumes to Algeria

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Algeria's imports of dried shelled legumes declined in 2020. The country imported 193.4 thousand tonnes that year, which represents a 22.1% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 18.6%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 248.4 thousand tonnes, which saw a modest increase of 4.3% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the main source of Algeria's dried shelled legumes imports, accounting for 31.0% of the total volume. Mexico followed with 14.7%, and Argentina with 14.2%. Together, these three countries supplied 59.9% of Algeria's total import flows in this category.

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, M $ US

Algeria's imports of dried shelled legumes declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The import value totaled 152.2 million US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 17.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 51.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 21.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was the leading source of Algeria's dried shelled legumes imports in value terms, accounting for 23.2% of the total. Mexico followed with 18.2%, and Argentina with 15.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.3% of Algeria's total import value in this category.

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

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