Peaches and nectarines market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

Algeria is a notable producer of peaches and nectarines, with peach tree cultivation covering approximately 22 000 hectares. From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for these fruits showed variability, starting at 190.4 thousand tonnes in 2018, rising to 201.9 thousand tonnes in 2019, then falling to 186.5 thousand tonnes in 2020. After a stable 2021 at 186.1 thousand tonnes, the market volume grew to 190.6 thousand tonnes in 2022 and reached 195.8 thousand tonnes in 2023.

The peak in 2019 aligned with rising demand for peaches and nectarines across Africa, stimulating Algerian production. In 2021, frost damage to European peach and nectarine crops reduced regional output, influencing global market dynamics. The inauguration of the National Seed Bank in 2022 aimed to preserve agricultural genetic resources, supporting long-term fruit production capacity in Algeria.

Production peaches and nectarines in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Algeria ranked as the 13th largest producer of peaches and nectarines between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

In 2020, Algeria produced 186.4 thousand tonnes of peaches and nectarines, marking a 7.6% decline from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 201.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase also occurring in 2019 at 6.0%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Algeria

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The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a threefold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2018. In 2019, Algeria exported 4.5 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, which was 66.8% lower than in 2018. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 13.6 tonnes, accompanied by the largest increase that year of 138.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Algeria's exports of peaches and nectarines in volume terms were the United Arab Emirates (58.8% of exports), Canada (15.0% of exports), and Switzerland (13.3% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 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

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. The value of exports fluctuated widely, with a 4.7-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2017. In 2019, Algeria exported 6.4 thousand US dollars worth of peaches and nectarines, representing a 72.6% year-on-year drop. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 23.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 374.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the key partners for Algeria's exports of peaches and nectarines in value terms were Switzerland (44.7% of exports), the United Arab Emirates (33.9% of exports), and Senegal (7.2% of exports). Collectively, these three countries made up 85.8% 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 peaches and nectarines to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

The import market displayed an unstable trend over this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 59-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Algeria imported 32.7 tonnes of foreign peaches and nectarines, reflecting a sharp 77.7% reduction compared to 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 146.6 tonnes, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 5 763.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was overwhelmingly the main source for Algeria's imports of peaches and nectarines in volume terms, accounting for 98.6% of total import flows.

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 import market showed signs of volatility during the observed years. Import values hit their lowest point in 2018 and reached their maximum in 2019, with a 136-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Algeria imported 32.4 thousand US dollars worth of peaches and nectarines, indicating a 74.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 129.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 13 528.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain remained the nearly exclusive supplier of peaches and nectarines to Algeria in value terms, holding a 99.4% share of total imports.

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

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