Algeria: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian vegetable and melon market shrank to $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Algeria

In value terms, vegetable and melon production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Algeria contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% compared with 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then contracted modestly 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, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in Algeria reached X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2023, shipments abroad of vegetables and melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports expanded slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Algeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of vegetables and melons, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports declined rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable and melon to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon 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 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).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value 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).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were 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