Algeria

Demand for sports nutrition products is set to increase in 2023 driven by increased gym membership and a growing cohort of consumers that are passionate about being fit. Demand for sports nutrition is not only confined to body building, but also for…

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…

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022 led to severe economic hardship in Algeria, with inflation rates surging. Fragrances recorded weaker retail volume growth in this year due to the worsening economic conditions and…

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…

All members of retail tissue were impacted by economic uncertainty and rising price sensitivity in 2022, as retail tissue products can be often replaced by consumers employing a more measured approach to their spending. 2022 thus saw negative volume…

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…

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…

Oral care saw slower retail volume growth in 2022 compared to 2021, although current value growth was still high due to sharp price increases. Despite consumers’ declining purchasing power, volume sales of oral care witnessed a solid performance.…

The ongoing economic hardship in Algeria was exacerbated by the start of the war in Ukraine leading to rising inflation and the depreciation of the Algerian dinar in 2022. With levels of disposable income being squeezed, affordability became a…

Sales of wine saw a significant decline in volume terms in 2020 due to lockdown and foodservice closures as a result of COVID-19. In 2021, given the importance attached to the social and celebratory aspect of wine drinking, the recovery of the…

Demand for sun care rebounded in 2022 as holiday travel resumed in the country alongside the return of international travel. Sun protection is not deemed a real necessity by Algerians, but manufacturers are helping to drive awareness of the…

Wipes in Algeria remained limited to personal wipes is 2022 as local consumers do not regard home care wipes and floor cleaning systems as essential products. Due to this perception, volume sales growth was sluggish overall. Baby wipes were the…

While toilet care registered double-digit value growth, volume growth was much more modest and this was in spite of population growth. Global inflationary pressures, mainly due to the war in Ukraine, which caused an energy crisis as well as shortages…

While polishes registered double-digit value growth, volume growth was more modest, and that was in spite of population growth. Global inflationary pressures, mainly due to the war in Ukraine, which caused an energy crisis as well as shortages in…

Other dairy is registering relatively slow retail volume growth in 2023 in comparison to previous years, reflecting the mature nature of the category. The continuing economic downturn in Algeria is dampening retail volume sales, as internal and…

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…

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…

The alcoholic drinks market in Algeria is still relatively underdeveloped, with significantly larger volumes being generated by more traditional categories such as lager, still red wine, whiskies or vodka. The religious environment in what is a…

Retail volume sales and current value growth of cigarettes slowed down in Algeria in 2022 compared with the previous year of the review period, even though the Algerian government has not actively engaged in anti-smoking campaigns or expanded access…

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…