Plums and sloes market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

Algerian plum and sloe production expanded from 111.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 113.3 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by the development of Japanese plum orchards, with over 2 000 hectares planted in regions like Mitidja, and state agricultural subsidies that provided plants, water basins, and technical support to growers.

The market volume dropped sharply to 98.9 thousand tons in 2020, a decline of over 12%, before stabilizing around 97-98 thousand tons in the following years. During this period, investments in fruit and vegetable infrastructure continued, and Algeria's position as a leading date producer brought indirect benefits to stone fruit cultivation through favorable agricultural policies.

From 2022 to 2023, the market remained steady at approximately 98.5 thousand tons and 97.5 thousand tons, respectively. The processed fruit and vegetable sector, which grew by 8% in value in 2023, particularly in frozen products, created additional demand for plums, supporting local production and processing initiatives.

Production plums and sloes in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Algeria ranked 18th globally in the production of plums and sloes.

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

World map of production of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

In 2020, Algeria produced 98.9 thousand tons of plums and sloes, marking a 12.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 113.1 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.4% also occurring that year.

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

Exports plums and sloes from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, representing a 1.8-fold increase between these years. In 2019, Algeria's exports of foreign plums and sloes amounted to 1.6 tons, a 39.4% drop from 2018. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2.6 tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 80.7% also occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the primary market for Algeria's exports in kind, accounting for 77.3% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among various other destinations.

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

In 2019, Algeria's export value for plums and sloes was recorded at 2.0 thousand US dollars, a 13.3% decrease from 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports grew by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The highest value was achieved in 2018 at 2.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 46.8% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Canada were the main destinations for Algeria's exports in value terms, together representing 82.6% of total flows, while other partners each held significantly 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 plums and sloes to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend over this timeframe. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 7.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's imports of foreign plums and sloes totaled 29.1 tons, reflecting an 87.1% decline compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were heavily concentrated on Spain and South Africa, which together accounted for 85.2% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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 data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, showing an 8.9-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Algeria's import value for plums and sloes was recorded at 33.6 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp drop of 88.7% from 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and Spain together made up 82.6% of Algeria's total imports in value terms, with other countries forming a diverse but less significant portion.

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

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