Algeria: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2023

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Algeria

After three years of growth, the Algerian market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread decreased by -4.9% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Algeria

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +36.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from Algeria

Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Algeria fell to X tons in 2021, which is down by -9.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 397%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 367%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Algeria, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tunisia (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-32.2% per year) and Niger (-62.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exported from Algeria were Niger ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 100% of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of -15.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, the amount of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread imported into Algeria shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -50.1% against 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X kg), Egypt (X kg) and Spain (X kg) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to Algeria, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Germany, China, Turkey, France and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -22.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread to Algeria, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled -34.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-31.8% per year) and France (-55.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 88% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+685.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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