Growth supported by population growth and evolving lifestyle patterns
Value sales of staple foods in Algeria continued to grow in 2025, supported by population growth and evolving lifestyle patterns. Favourable demographic trends and increasing demand for convenience sustained the market’s positive performance, even as it showed signs of maturity, as most staple foods products remained essential to consumers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Algeria with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Algeria, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Algeria report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in Algeria?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Algeria?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Algeria?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Algeria?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Algeria
Growth supported by population growth and evolving lifestyle patterns
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Subdued growth as economic slowdown persists
State subsidies sustain demand
Sustainability increasingly important
Growth driven by fundamental demand
Challenge of declining disposable income levels
oodservice expansion
Bellat - Conserverie des Viandes d'Algérie leads
Groupe Benamor benefits from enhanced brand visibility and consumer awareness
Strong tradition of purchasing fresh bread from local bakeries
Consumers appreciate the convenience of e-commerce
Large modern retailers offer good-quality staple products at affordable prices
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Ongoing popularity of unpackaged leavened bread from small independent bakeries
Bread retains its status as an essential staple
Packaged flat bread registers the highest growth
Unpackaged leavened bread will continue to dominate
Health and wellness trend will shape new product launches
Understanding the need for environmental sustainability practices in the baking industry
Arrupan Sarl leads the way
Artisanal producers continue to claim the lion’s share of value sales
Algerians prefer fresh artisanal bread sold in artisanal bakeries
Dynamic e-commerce
Breakfast Cereals in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Positive growth, though value sales still low
Increasing interest and convenience remain the main drivers of demand
Muesli and granola benefit from their healthier image
Breakfast cereals to benefit from the increasing preference for convenient breakfast options and promotional campaigns
Expansion of healthier products targeting adult consumers
Innovation to meet the rising demand for sustainable products
Nestlé consolidates its leadership in breakfast cereals
Small local grocers retain their lead
Convenient e-commerce
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Busy lifestyles and convenience trend support sales
Peas, corn and tomatoes continue driving sales
Frozen processed vegetables offer convenience amid increasingly busy lifestyles
Changing lifestyles fuel future growth
Health and wellness development expected
Tackling climate change through more sustainable food processing systems
Leading Izdihar enjoys strong consumer loyalty and brand recognition
Groupe Benamor enhances its visibility and strengthens consumer awareness
Expansion of supermarket chains
Retail e-commerce records the strongest growth
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Busy lifestyles and demand for convenient products support sales
Shelf stable seafood remains the most popular
Frozen processed seafood strengthens its position
Positive outlook for processed meat and seafood
Rising interest in healthier ingredients
Sustainability challenges in processed meat manufacturing
Bellat retains its lead in 2025
Simpex Afric strengthens its loyal consumer base
Ongoing modernisation of Algeria’s retail landscape
Retail e-commerce offers unprecedented convenience
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Population growth and busy lifestyles drive growth in 2025
Rice and pasta remain key staples in the Algerian diet
Price remains a key factor in consumer purchasing decisions
Population growth and changing lifestyles set to spur growth
Health and wellness products to gain ground
Sustainability risk management efforts expected for pasta producers
Deoleo SA’s lead driven by its strong position in rice
Les Moulins Amor successfully regains share
Small local grocers retain their lead despite facing a more challenging operating environment
Growing number of online platforms supports e-commerce sales
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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