Non wood fibre pulp market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production of non-wood fibre pulp in Algeria remained steady at 2 000 tons per year. Market volume fluctuated between 2 000 and 2 045 tons, primarily due to variations in imports that supplemented constrained domestic output. The industry faced chronic shortages of raw materials, especially large-diameter wood fibres, and relied on aging equipment, which kept production at only about half of installed capacity. In September 2020, new environmental prescriptions took effect for industrial pulp manufacturing plants, requiring operators to meet strict emission monitoring and effluent standards, potentially affecting operational costs and compliance.

Market volume stabilized around 2 000 tons in 2021 and 2022. A law passed in December 2022 introduced updated regulatory conditions in trade and taxation, indirectly impacting the fibre supply chain. Concurrently, rising consumer awareness of health benefits drove growth in the domestic food fibres market, valued at $0.7 billion in 2022, which supported demand for plant-based fibres including pulp. Global increases in wood fibre and pulp prices since 2020 raised procurement costs for Algerian importers, further shaping supply dynamics.

In 2023, market volume rose to 2 043 tons, fueled by a jump in imports to 172 tons, partly offset by exports of 128 tons. This shift highlighted continued reliance on foreign supply despite ongoing efforts to boost local production from alfa grass and recycled materials.

Production non wood fibre pulp in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non wood fibre pulp, 2017-2020

World map of production of non wood fibre pulp, 2017-2020

In 2020, Algeria produced 2 000 tonnes of non-wood fibre pulp, showing minimal year-over-year change compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Exports non wood fibre pulp from Algeria

According to market overview data, Algeria did not export any non-wood fibre pulp from 2017 to 2020.

Imports non wood fibre pulp to Algeria

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018 with a dramatic 74 840-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Algeria imported 8 100 kg of non-wood fibre pulp, representing a sharp rise of 1 828.6% from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 44 906 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 99.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 748 333.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (40.4% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (35.0%), and Pakistan (23.7%) together accounted for 99.1% of Algeria's total non-wood fibre pulp imports, making them the main source countries.

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, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility throughout the observed period. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2017, then surged to a peak in 2018 with an 813-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Algeria imported non-wood fibre pulp worth {value_last_year} US dollars, up 873.1% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 34 596 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 96.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 81 243.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and the Netherlands dominated Algeria's non-wood fibre pulp imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 83.8% of total flows, while smaller markets accounted for the remaining volume.

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

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