Algeria: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Algeria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Algerian unmanufactured tobacco market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Algeria

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Algeria shrank slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco 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 unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Algeria expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, surging by X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 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 2021 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X kg, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Greece (X kg), Sri Lanka (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Algeria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Greece ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Greece totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Greece (X%).

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports. Bangladesh, Zambia, Tanzania, China, Italy and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Greece ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Algeria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Brazil, Zambia, Tanzania, Italy, China and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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