Algeria: Pulses Market 2023

Pulses Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian pulses market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Algeria

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Algeria totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 5.1% on 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average pulses 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 pulses harvested area in Algeria totaled X ha, growing by 3.2% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, exports of pulses from Algeria contracted dramatically to X tons, waning by -18.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 432%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 575%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Algeria, together accounting for 73% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for pulses exported from Algeria worldwide, together accounting for 77% of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +22.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Saudi Arabia (+63.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Algeria; reducing by -5.9% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Algeria, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Turkey, Argentina, India, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Algeria were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. Turkey, Argentina, India, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +26.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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