Algeria: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian eggplant market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Algeria

In value terms, eggplant production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Algeria rose slightly to X tons per ha, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The eggplant yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Algeria; growing by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Algeria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for eggplant exported from Algeria were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Algeria

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by X% to X kg in 2018. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports declined markedly to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X kg) was the main eggplant supplier to Algeria, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform