Honey market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Algeria's honey production and market volume declined steadily, with output falling from 7 356 t to 5 165 t. This drop was primarily driven by the adverse effects of climate change on national beekeeping, reducing yields across the country. During this period, imports helped supplement domestic supply, though local production met only about half of national demand.

A recovery began in 2022, with production rising to 5 755 t and further to 6 055 t in 2023, lifting the market size to 6 099 t. The upturn was supported by more favorable climatic conditions in key regions; for example, Boumerdes recorded a 19% production increase in the 2023/2024 season due to reduced wildfires and better weather during critical beekeeping months.

The market structure evolved with the entry of innovative companies like La Miellée, founded in 2018. Efforts to improve honey traceability and certification gained momentum to combat counterfeit products and access international markets, while growing consumer preference for natural, high-quality Algerian honey varieties bolstered demand. By 2024, the sector achieved its first honey exports to the Middle East, although gaps in accredited laboratory capacity continued to challenge broader export potential.

Production honey in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Algeria's honey production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5 377 tonnes of honey, which represents a 16.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.2%, averaging an annual decline of 4.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 7 356 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 20.1%.

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

Exports honey from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Algeria's honey exports reached their peak in 2018 at 33.2 tonnes, but by 2020, they had dropped to zero tonnes, marking a 99.0% year-over-year decline. The difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020 was substantial, with a 5 541-fold change. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 3 712.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia together accounted for 81.1% of Algeria's honey exports in volume, with the remaining exports distributed among other markets.

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

The market experienced an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Algeria's honey exports in value terms peaked in 2018 at 137 thousand US dollars, but fell to 0.5 thousand US dollars in 2020, an 81.6% decrease from the previous year. The difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020 was 282-fold. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 98.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9 567.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia dominated Algeria's honey exports in value, with Malaysia contributing 47.7% and Saudi Arabia 37.4%, together making up 85.1% of total exports. Other partners accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports honey to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Algeria's honey imports in volume reached their lowest point in 2018 at 206.8 tonnes, then climbed to a peak of 592.8 tonnes in 2019, a 2.9-fold increase. In 2020, imports totalled 427.9 tonnes, a 27.8% reduction compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 61.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 186.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the dominant partner for Algeria's honey imports in volume, accounting for 87.1% of total flows, with other markets playing a minor role.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Algeria's honey imports in value reached their lowest point in 2018 at 779 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2017, with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 872 thousand US dollars, a significant 16.0% year-over-year decline. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 76.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 186.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain dominated Algeria's honey imports in value terms, representing 78.2% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively small shares.

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

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