Algeria: Cereal Market 2024

Cereal Market Size in Algeria

After two years of growth, the Algerian cereal market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Cereal Production in Algeria

In value terms, cereal production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cereals in Algeria expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cereal yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cereals in Algeria soared to X ha, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cereal harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Algeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Mauritania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mauritania stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mauritania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, the amount of cereals imported into Algeria expanded slightly to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cereal suppliers to Algeria were Argentina ($X), France ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Brazil, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, the United States, Lithuania, Latvia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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