Melons and papayas market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

Algeria's market for fresh melons and papayas expanded from around 2.1 million tons in 2018 to nearly 2.5 million tons in 2023, though it experienced a temporary contraction in 2021 before stabilizing the following year.

The sharp recovery in 2023, which saw market volume jump by almost 20%, was fueled by growing consumer demand for fruits amid urbanization and lifestyle shifts, as well as the state's modernization of wholesale fruit and vegetable markets to curb speculation and improve distribution. The entry of the international processor Agrana Fruit, which acquired a stake in the local leader ELAFRUITS, further energized the sector.

Looking ahead, Algerian melons gained access to the French market in 2024 through Air Algérie Cargo, while updated quality regulations and official price lists aimed to bring more stability to the market.

Production melons and papayas in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria maintained the 9th position globally in terms of melons and papayas production volume.

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Melons and papayas production in Algeria increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Algeria produced 2 287 K t of melons and papayas, representing a modest 3.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 20.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Exports melons and papayas from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's melons and papayas exports totaled 96.8 t, marking a sharp year-on-year decline of 71.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 372.8 t, with the largest increase of 33.8% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Algeria's melons and papayas exports in kind were Spain (32.5% of exports), the United Arab Emirates (27.8% of exports), and France (18.7% of exports). Together, these three markets accounted for 79.0% of total export flows.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2020 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, showing a 7-fold shift. In 2020, Algeria's melons and papayas exports were valued at 36.4 K $ US, representing a sharp 85.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 255.1 K $ US, with the largest increase of 138.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and France—together accounted for 74.7% of Algeria's total melons and papayas exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports melons and papayas to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 17-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Algeria's melons and papayas imports amounted to 1.4 t, constituting a 9.5% decrease from the year earlier. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1.6 t, with the largest increase of 1 643.8% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Brazil continued to lead the list of markets for Algeria's melons and papayas imports in kind, together accounting for 83.4% of total import flows, while other partners played a supplementary 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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values hit their trough in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 46-fold gap. In 2020, Algeria's melons and papayas imports were valued at 1.2 K $ US, marking a 67.0% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3.6 K $ US, with the largest increase of 4 491.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the main market for Algeria's melons and papayas imports in value terms, with a share of 75.4% of total import flows, while the rest of the volume was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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

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