Algeria: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian onion and shallot market reached $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase 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 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Algeria

In value terms, onion and shallot production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Algeria stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The onion and shallot harvested area in Algeria fell slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were exported from Algeria; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Algeria worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Algeria

After seven years of decline, overseas purchases of onion and shallot increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Algeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, onion and shallot import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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