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Lemons and limes market in Algeria

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Algerian lemons and limes market volume grew from 78 786 т in 2018 to 89 904 т in 2023. The initial increase in 2019 was supported by a protected market environment and rising local demand, while the government's 2016 halt on fruit imports had spurred earlier plantings of lemon trees, expanding long-term production capacity.

Market volume stabilized slightly in 2020 and 2021 after the 2019 peak, as the sector contended with ongoing challenges such as orchard maintenance and irrigation issues in key regions like Mitidja. During this period, the processing segment strengthened markedly, with industry leader ELAFRUITS boosting its output fivefold since 2018, indicating robust demand for value-added citrus products.

From 2022 onward, production regained growth momentum, aided by greater industry organization—including the inaugural National Citrus Salon in 2023—and continued government policy support for agricultural diversification, modernization, and regional development. The total citrus cultivated area exceeded 80 000 hectares, with lemon plantations covering over 5 800 hectares, enabling the market to achieve record volumes by 2023.

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, 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, 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 lemons and limes in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria ranked 23rd globally in lemon and lime production.

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Algeria's lemon and lime production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, the country produced 85 303 tonnes, marking a 2.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 87 016 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	10.4%	(2.0%)	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Algeria

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Starting from a low in 2017, they reached a peak in 2019, with a 19-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria exported 17 482 kg of lemons and limes, down 6.8% from 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 765 kg, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 1 097.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 097.5%	59.4%	(6.8%)	161.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria's lemon and lime exports in volume terms were primarily directed to Spain and Switzerland, which together accounted for 87.0% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

Algeria's lemon and lime exports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 56 200 US dollars, up 12.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 4 294.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 252.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 618.7%	43.3%	12.8%	252.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain dominated Algeria's lemon and lime exports in value terms, capturing 73.1% of total flows, while other countries held significantly smaller shares.

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 lemons and limes to Algeria

Imports in kind, kg

In 2019, Algeria imported 200 kg of lemons and limes, representing a dramatic increase of 440.5% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	440.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates accounted for 84.4% of Algeria's lemon and lime imports in volume terms, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

In 2019, Algeria imported 686 US dollars worth of lemons and limes, up 547.0% from 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	547.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United Arab Emirates consistently represented 86.6% of Algeria's lemon and lime imports in value terms, indicating high market concentration, while the rest was shared among other countries.

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