Algeria: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian melon market reduced to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Melon consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in Algeria

In value terms, melon production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Melon production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melons in Algeria totaled less than X kg per ha in 2023, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the melon harvested area in Algeria amounted to less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Melon Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2023, melon exports from Algeria skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of melon exports from Algeria, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for melon exported from Algeria were Qatar ($X), Canada ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2023, overseas purchases of melons were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Costa Rica (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Egypt (X kg) were the main suppliers of melon imports to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Costa Rica (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest melon suppliers to Algeria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Costa Rica, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform