Algeria: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian pumpkin market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Algeria

In value terms, pumpkin production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Algeria contracted to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pumpkin yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were harvested in Algeria; growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Algeria

Pumpkin exports from Algeria surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin 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 United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Algeria

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons in 2018. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of X% was in 2016. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Algeria.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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