Algeria: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian potato market dropped to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable slump. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Production in Algeria

In value terms, potato production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of potatoes in Algeria reduced to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Algeria; with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the potato harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2023, approx. X tons of potatoes were exported from Algeria; falling by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Algeria, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Russia ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for potato exported from Algeria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potato Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2023, supplies from abroad of potatoes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports fell sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Algeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potatoes to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform