Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Algeria. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Algiers is set to remain the country’s most populous city over the period to 2025. Rapid growth in the population is set to create the need for further investment in infrastructure, including the development of water supply capacity. Djelfa is set to…
The population in the Middle East and Africa region is growing rapidly, unlocking high levels of unmet potential and making the region an exciting prospect. Nevertheless, the fastest growing income segment is set to remain the lowest income class,…
The lingering restrictions on movement and socialising in 2021 continue to inhibit demand for wound care in Algeria. For example, there have been less traffic accidents in 2020 and 2021 in comparison with 2019, and therefore less injuries requiring…
Weight management and wellbeing has seen an acceleration in growth in 2021, although growth is exaggerated by its emergence from a very low base. The category is extremely immature and currently is exclusively made up of weight loss supplements.…
Vitamins sales in 2021 have seen a solid acceleration in growth on 2020, where restrictions on retail access and supply chain issues limited value development. The main driver of demand has been the spike in consumer health awareness brought about by…
Sports nutrition is a niche part of Algeria’s consumer health sales, and part of the growth it is seeing in 2021 is a reflection of its emergence from a low base. Consumers of these products are typically male, urban and from the country’s growing…
Paediatric growth is set to see growth rally in 2021 after a slight dip in 2020 caused by lockdown and limited retail access. Growth will be driven by parental health concerns that have unsurprisingly sharpened as a result of the pandemic. Although…
Herbal/traditional products are widely used in Algeria to treat a variety of ailments in both preventive and curative means. In line with global trends, the country has seen a surge in interest in more ‘natural’ lifestyles, and the increased demand…
2021 is set to see stronger growth in digestive remedies than in 2020. There are a number of simple trends helping this, including higher consumer awareness of these products and rising levels of domestic production. Changing demographics is also a…
Demand for dietary supplements in Algeria in 2021 is being powered by rising health and fitness concerns that have accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers are exploring different ways of improving their immune systems, and…
Over the review period, dermatologicals has benefited from rising urbanization and the following shift in consumer habits as access to these products, as well as consumer awareness, improves. The market size of the category increased significantly…
Historically, Algerian consumers have regarded coughs, colds and allergies as easily treated, everyday inconveniences, and generally choose to self-medicate with OTC products rather than seek out medical advice. However, the pandemic has pushed this…
The consumer health sector in Algeria has been greatly affected by supply chain issues, in common with much of the rest of the world. This has not only reduced the availability of the large number of OTC health products that are imported, but has…
COVID-19 continues to shape sales of analgesics in 2021, as restrictions on social distancing as well as consumers concern about the risks of infection have led to a huge drop in face-to-face medical consultations. Self-medication has therefore risen…
The Algerian economy remains dependent on crude oil exports. Average income development will be subdued over the short to medium term, influenced by fluctuating oil prices, as well as high unemployment rates and the prevalent income gap. Algeria’s…
Yoghurt and sour milk products will see improved current value growth in 2021 after being impacted in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, growth will remain slower than previously seen during the review period as a result of the economic hardship…
Other dairy in Algeria was impacted by the economic downturn, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as consumers economised their purchases and prioritised essential goods. In 2021, current value growth will be stronger than that seen in 2020,…
Drinking milk product saw slowed current value growth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 mainly as a result of the economic hardship that followed the pandemic. As unemployment rates have risen and disposable incomes have diminished, many…