Algeria: Onion And Shallot Market Overview 2020

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Algeria

The revenue of the onion and shallot market in Algeria amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, onion and shallot consumption continues to indicate a strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. The onion and shallot consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Algeria

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of onion and shallots (green) were produced in Algeria; going up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future. Onion and shallot output in Algeria indicated a modest increase, which was largely conditioned by a modest increase of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Average yield of onion and shallots (green) in Algeria stood at X tonne per ha in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, onion and shallot yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained its peak figure level of X tonne per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, harvested area of onion and shallots (green) in Algeria amounted to X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Onion And Shallot Exports from Algeria

In 2017, the amount of onion and shallots (green) exported from Algeria amounted to X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, onion and shallot exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot exports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, onion and shallot exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Onion And Shallot Exports by Country from Algeria

Tunisia (X tonnes) was the main destination of onion and shallot exports from Algeria, accounting for X% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia totaled +X%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from Algeria, making up X% of total onion and shallot exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia stood at -X%.

Onion And Shallot Export Prices by Country in Algeria

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, onion and shallot export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for onion and shallots (green) reached its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the highest prices were recorded for export prices to France ($X per tonne) and Tunisia ($X per tonne), while average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to France (-X% per year).

Onion And Shallot Imports into Algeria

Onion and shallot imports into Algeria totaled X tonnes in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, onion and shallot imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot imports attained its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, onion and shallot imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The imports peaked of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Onion And Shallot Imports by Country into Algeria

France (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Tunisia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Algeria.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest onion and shallot suppliers to Algeria were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Tunisia ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers , France (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Import Prices by Country in Algeria

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, onion and shallot import price continues to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the average import prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for onion and shallots (green) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the average import prices for onion and shallots (green) failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the countries with the highest import prices were India ($X per tonne) and Italy ($X per tonne), while prices for onion and shallot imports from China ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Italy (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform