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Edible brassicas market in Algeria

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Algeria expanded consistently from 2018 to 2023, beginning at 315 K t and reaching 417 K t. A notable surge of 14% occurred in 2020, lifting the market volume to 367 K t.

Growth continued through 2021 and 2022, surpassing 411 K t. By 2023, the market reached 417 K t, supported by rising health awareness and improved product availability through modern retail channels, while government measures to stabilize prices of essential foods helped maintain consumer purchasing power.

In 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture updated regulated prices for widely consumed agricultural products, including cabbage, and planned modernization of wholesale markets to curb speculation and protect consumers. The increasing penetration of household refrigeration equipment also favors demand for chilled fresh produce like brassicas.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Algeria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Algeria in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Algeria in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production edible brassicas in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Algeria's edible brassicas production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Algeria produced 367.2 thousand tonnes of edible brassicas, marking a significant rise of 14.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 37.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.0%	2.1%	14.1%	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from Algeria

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 918 kg, then increased to 4 058 kg in 2020, representing a substantial uptick of 111.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 75.4%. Overall, exports varied by 13.7 times from the high in 2017 to the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(75.4%)	(70.3%)	111.6%	(46.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia were the key destinations for Algeria's edible brassicas exports in kind. Qatar accounted for 46.1% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 29.6%, and Saudi Arabia for 7.0%. Together, these three countries represented 82.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Export volumes peaked in 2017 and fell to a trough in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 27 times. In 2020, Algeria's edible brassicas exports totalled 3 787 US dollars, which is 263.1% higher than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 043 US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 81.7% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.7%)	(80.1%)	263.1%	(49.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia were the primary buyers of Algerian edible brassicas in value terms. Qatar accounted for 63.2% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 15.1%, and Saudi Arabia for 7.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 85.6% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports edible brassicas to Algeria

Imports in kind, kg

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018 at 61 384 kg, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 9 times. In 2019, Algeria imported 11 200 kg of edible brassicas, which was an intense decrease of 81.8% compared to 2018. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a surge of 805.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	805.0%	(81.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France played a dominant role in Algeria's imports of edible brassicas in kind, consistently accounting for 91.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values bottomed in 2019 at 19 797 US dollars, after peaking in 2018 at 45 957 US dollars, with a difference of 2.3 times between these years. This represented a dramatic contraction of 56.9% from 2018 to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 98.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	98.0%	(56.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, France was the dominant supplier of edible brassicas to Algeria in value terms, accounting for 73.8% of total imports. Other countries shared the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io