Mushrooms and truffles market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles in Algeria showed significant variation between 2018 and 2023. Volume began at 819 metric tons in 2018, dropped to 723 metric tons in 2019, then embarked on a growth path that peaked at 1,108 metric tons in 2021. After a decline to 966 metric tons in 2022, the market recovered to 1,055 metric tons by 2023.

An innovative local production initiative launched in 2018, using organic materials and coffee grounds to cultivate edible mushrooms, contributed to establishing domestic output. The substantial market expansion in 2021 represented the period's high point. During 2022, sector activity was marked by commercial import/export advertisements and searches for mycelium suppliers, signaling persistent interest in developing local production infrastructure even as total consumption temporarily decreased.

The market's rebound in 2023 demonstrated its capacity for recovery, closing the period at a level supported by the foundational production efforts and continued commercial engagement observed in earlier years.

Production mushrooms and truffles in Algeria

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Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Algeria's production of mushrooms and truffles increased in 2020 after two years of decline. The country produced 770 tonnes that year, marking a modest 1.0% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production fell by 31.6%, with an average annual decline of 11.9%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 763 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 22.8% decrease.

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Exports mushrooms and truffles from Algeria

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Algeria's exports of mushrooms and truffles declined for the third year in a row in 2020. Exports reached 2.1 tonnes, down 94.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 99.6%, representing an average annual decline of 84.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates were the top destinations for Algeria's mushroom and truffle exports by volume. Kuwait accounted for 38.3% of exports, Qatar for 37.5%, and the UAE for 11.3%. Together, these three countries made up 87.1% 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

Algeria's export value of mushrooms and truffles fell for the third consecutive year in 2020. Exports amounted to 31 000 US dollars, a 93.8% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 99.3%, with an average annual decline of 80.6%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates led Algeria's mushroom and truffle exports by value. Qatar accounted for 41.2% of export value, Kuwait for 37.7%, and the UAE for 11.5%. Combined, these three destinations represented 90.4% 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 mushrooms and truffles to Algeria

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Algeria's imports of mushrooms and truffles showed significant fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 12.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 4.5 tonnes, a sharp 92.2% decrease year-over-year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria's imports of mushrooms and truffles by volume were heavily concentrated in China and Spain. Together, these two countries accounted for 95.2% of total import flows, with other destinations 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

Algeria's import value of mushrooms and truffles experienced volatile changes. Imports hit their low in 2018 and their high in 2017, with a 13.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 000 US dollars, representing a steep 92.5% decline compared to the previous year.

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

During 2017-2020, China dominated Algeria's mushroom and truffle imports by value, accounting for 75.8% of the total. The remaining imports were distributed among a variety of smaller destinations.

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

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