Fruit and vegetable juices market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

The Algerian fruit and vegetable juice market expanded from 105.1 million liters in 2018 to 112.2 million liters in 2019, partly driven by the entry of the international player Agrana Fruit, which acquired a 49% stake in the major local processor ELAFRUITS, strengthening the presence of a global actor in the juice concentrate sector. However, market volume dropped sharply to 95.4 million liters in 2020.

After stabilizing at 94.3 million liters in 2021, the market recovered to 96.7 million liters in 2022 following the adoption of an inter-ministerial technical regulation in March 2022 that set precise standards for juice and nectar production, manufacturing, and labeling. Concurrently, consumer preferences shifted from carbonated drinks towards juices and nectars, boosting demand. By 2023, market volume reached 99.2 million liters, supported by the arrival of La Belle Group in the northwest region and increased household penetration of refrigerators-freezers, which encouraged consumption of processed products like juices.

Throughout the period, the industry faced challenges from weak and irregular local agricultural output, often relying on imported raw materials to meet demand. Nonetheless, domestic production fully supplied the market, with private companies accounting for the majority of operators. By 2024, further regulatory steps, including a temporary VAT exemption on locally produced fresh fruits and vegetables and investments in modernization by industry associations, aimed to strengthen the production chain and improve quality standards.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

World map of production of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

In 2019, Algeria's production of fruit and vegetable juices reached its highest level at 105 667 thousand liters, with a notable increase of 7.7% that year. However, by 2020, production had declined to 87 824 thousand liters, marking a 16.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.8%.

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

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from Algeria

Exports in kind, K l

Algeria's exports of fruit and vegetable juices have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, export volumes dropped sharply to 230 thousand liters, representing a significant decrease of 56.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 93.7%, with an average annual decline of 60.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Tunisia was the dominant market for Algeria's fruit and vegetable juice exports, accounting for 71.2% of the total volume. The remaining exports were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

Algeria's fruit and vegetable juice exports have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value fell to 123 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 46.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 90.9%, with an average annual decline of 55.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Algeria's fruit and vegetable juice exports in value terms were Tunisia, which accounted for 63.4% of exports, Canada with 10.7%, and France with 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 82.6% 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 fruit and vegetable juices to Algeria

Imports in kind, K l

After two years of decline, Algeria's imports of fruit and vegetable juices increased in 2020. Import volumes rose to 7 776 thousand liters, up 10.8% from 2019, when they had reached their lowest point at 7 015 thousand liters. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 54.5%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 56.5%, averaging an annual decline of 24.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the structure of Algeria's fruit and vegetable juice imports in volume terms was fragmented. Italy accounted for 14.3% of imports, Spain for 13.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 12.0%. Together, these three countries made up only 39.3% of total imports, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Following two years of decline, Algeria's imports of fruit and vegetable juices increased in 2020. Import value rose to 11 885 thousand US dollars, an 11.7% increase from 2019, when it had hit its lowest level at 10 637 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, with a drop of 54.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 55%, with an average annual decline of 23.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria's fruit and vegetable juice imports in value terms were not highly concentrated. Brazil accounted for 16.5% of imports, Italy for 14.3%, and Spain for 13.2%. Combined, these three countries represented only 43.9% of total import flows.

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

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