Algeria

There is a chance that sales will emerge in the forecast period, although interest is likely to be limited to more affluent urban consumers, who have greater access to these specialist products and will be able to afford their higher prices. These…

Direct selling has evolved in the recent review period, with sellers turning to social media and online marketplaces. This switch to e-commerce was stimulated by the era of COVID-19, when consumers and players alike were forced to embrace online…

The rising cost of food is affecting the performance of grocery retailers, leading to positive value growth whilst also placing pressure on consumers’ finances. Despite government initiatives to delay a planned restructuring of food subvention and…

In non-grocery retail, imports from Spain have been negatively affected by the temporary trade ban. On 8 June 2022, the Algerian authorities suspended the friendship treaty of all commercial operations between the two countries – apart from gas…

Retail e-commerce is the big winner in Algeria in 2022, boosted by the era of the pandemic forcing consumers and players to embrace online platforms, and further supported by the ongoing developments in telecommunications infrastructure in the…

All categories in retail in Algeria are seeing positive value growth, with retail e-commerce as the big winner. Inflationary pressures are contributing to this value growth, although as prices rise, consumers also become more cautious in their…

In the Economic Freedom Ranking of 2022, Algeria ranked among the bottom third of global countries due to its inadequate enforcement of property rights and the imposition of high tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, hindering the competitiveness of…

Chocolate confectionery is set to record positive volume growth in 2023, driven by the ongoing interest in indulgence, while rising inflation rates will drive high, double-digit current value growth. However, despite positive volume sales, levels are…

Although recording positive retail value growth, gum showed a declining performance in volume sales, with a slower volume growth rate compared to pre-pandemic rates. These results are due to the economic downturn, which is raising Algerians’ tendency…

Ice cream is a hugely popular snack in Algerian, accounting for significant value sales, and is, in fact, one of the most popular snacks in Algeria, with volume sales supported by a hot climate. Despite this, in comparison to the previous year, ice…

The ongoing economic hardship, deepened first by the impact of COVID-19 and then by the global crisis, is leading to rising inflation and the depreciation of the Algerian dinar. This is driving a decline in disposable income levels and, therefore, a…

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, sales of snacks are continuing to recover in Algeria . However, this recovery is hampered by the uncertain economic climate, which is leading consumers to adapt their purchasing habits. Algeria, already fragile…

Retail volume growth of sugar confectionery remains relatively flat in 2023 due to a rising unhealthy perception of sugary sweets and the availability of more appealing substitutes in other snack categories. As price sensitivity is rising and…

Sweet biscuits continues to post positive retail volume and current value growth during 2023. This performance owes to players' ongoing innovation and development, offering interesting and unique flavours and toppings. Nevertheless, sweet biscuits,…

The Algiers in Algeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Oran in Algeria report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

While analgesics are expected to register double-digit current value growth, constant value and volume growth is expected to be much more moderate, as inflation continues to be high. Any growth there is Chufa supported by population growth, as well…

The overall picture is expected to be positive in consumer healthy in 2023, as the economy performs well. The increase in natural gas export prices has helped offset the dip in oil prices. However, inflation remains high and the currency has devalued…

Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies are expected to perform better in 2023 than in the previous year, with positive value and volume growth. As life in Algeria returns to normal, and social contact increases, there is increased coughs, colds…

Skin diseases across all age groups continues to drive growth for dermatologicals. Skin diseases are common in rural areas due to poor hygiene and in urban areas due to overcrowded neighbourhoods, with many having no access to proper sanitary…