Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Algeria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, Algeria's wheat and meslin flour and cereals market volume grew consistently from 5 813 thousand tons to 6 452 thousand tons. This expansion was accompanied by a rise in domestic production, which increased from 5 852 thousand tons to 6 491 thousand tons over the same three-year period.

The market reached a plateau in 2022, with volume essentially unchanged at 6 454 thousand tons. However, in 2023, market size fell to 6 087 thousand tons, marking a decline of around 5.7% from the previous year.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Algeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, Algeria ranked as the 13th largest producer of wheat, meslin flour, and cereals during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Algeria's production of wheat, meslin flour, and cereals increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 283 K t, marking a 4.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Algeria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 199-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's exports of wheat, meslin flour, and cereals amounted to 30 567 t, a 50.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 61 430 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 13 147.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Niger served as the primary destination for Algeria's exports of wheat, meslin flour, and cereals, consistently accounting for 99.3% of total exports in kind.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values hit their low in 2017 and reached a high in 2018, with a 159-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Algeria's export value for wheat, meslin flour, and cereals totaled 8 579 K $ US, a 41.2% reduction from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 240 K $ US, with the largest increase also occurring in that year, jumping by 15 783.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, exports in value terms of wheat, meslin flour, and cereals from Algeria were almost entirely concentrated in Niger, which accounted for 98.8% of the total.

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

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

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Algeria

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import volumes fell to their lowest in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 33-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Algeria's imports of wheat, meslin flour, and cereals came to 48 t, a 24.9% decrease from the prior year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 586 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 95.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 28.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Niger, and Turkey were the main sources of imports in kind for Algeria, together accounting for 87.3% of the total. France contributed 40.5%, Niger 26.8%, and Turkey 20.0%.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values reached their peak in 2018 and fell to a trough in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 41 times. In 2020, Algeria imported wheat, meslin flour, and cereals valued at 8 579 K $ US, a sharp drop of 85.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 739 K $ US, with the largest increase also in that year, rising by 19.4%.

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

In 2017-2020, France, Niger, and Turkey continued to be the main suppliers of wheat, meslin flour, and cereals to Algeria in value terms, jointly forming 80.9% of total imports. France accounted for 36.8%, Niger for 29.3%, and Turkey for 14.8%.

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

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