Olives market in Algeria, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The olive market in Algeria experienced notable volatility in both volume and value from 2018 to 2023. Market volume increased from 861 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a high of 1 079 thousand tonnes in 2020, then contracted sharply to 705 thousand tonnes in 2021 before partially recovering to 913 thousand tonnes by 2023. This pattern was largely shaped by two opposing forces: sustained government efforts to expand olive cultivation and recurrent adverse climatic events.

The dramatic 35% volume drop in 2021 was primarily caused by severe drought and extreme temperatures, which significantly reduced olive yields. Market recovery in 2022 and 2023 was supported by the continuation of state planting programs aimed at increasing irrigated areas and establishing intensive olive groves. Simultaneously, shifting consumer preferences towards locally produced goods, driven by inflation affecting imported oils, provided additional support for domestic market volume.

Throughout the period, underlying production capacity was strengthened by long-term initiatives to modernize the sector and plant millions of new olive trees. However, persistent climatic challenges, including droughts and temperature extremes, introduced repeated volatility, reflected in market value swinging from USD 2.3 billion in 2020 down to USD 1.1 billion in 2022.

Production olives in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria ranked as the world's 8th largest producer of olives.

Top producers of olives, 2017-2020

World map of production of olives, 2017-2020

Olive production in Algeria grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 080 thousand tonnes of olives, marking a significant increase of 24.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 57.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.4%.

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

Exports olives from Algeria

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.7 times. In 2020, olive exports from Algeria totaled 12 580 kg, representing a sharp decline of 55.6% compared to 2019. The maximum volume of 28 363 kg was reached in 2019. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 132.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada and Morocco were the dominant markets for Algeria's olive exports in volume terms, together accounting for 80.1% of total flows, with other countries making up the remainder.

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, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, and the highest in 2019, with a 10.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria exported 26 816 US dollars worth of olives, indicating a decrease of 58.5% from the previous year. The peak value of 64 670 US dollars was achieved in 2019. The most substantial increase took place in 2018, at 969.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the leading market for Algeria's olive exports in value terms, holding a 72.3% share of total flows, while other markets had relatively smaller shares.

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

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

Imports olives to Algeria

Market analysis indicates that Algeria did not import any olives from 2017 to 2020.