Algeria: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian pulses market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Algeria

In value terms, pulses production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Algeria rose sharply to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached 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 was estimated at X ha, picking up by X% compared with the year before. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Algeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritania (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported into Algeria fell to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a 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 comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Argentina, India, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports 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), together accounting for X% of total imports. Turkey, Argentina, India, Russia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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