In 2025, growth of breakfast cereals in Algeria was supported by widespread advertising about their nutritional benefits, as well as their convenience. The perceived healthier image of muesli and granola ensured this category recorded the strongest growth in the year. While children’s breakfast cereals continues to account for most value sales, companies are expected to develop more health and wellness breakfast cereals over the forecast period, targeting adult consumers.

Sales of other hot drinks in Algeria are seeing healthy value growth and stable volume growth in 2025, reflecting steady baseline demand despite high prices. Other hot drinks in the country primarily consists of flavoured powder drinks, notably, chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks.

Retail value sales of hot drinks are maintaining positive growth in Algeria in 2025, with volume also in low, stable, positive growth — despite the ongoing challenge of decreasing disposable income levels in the country. Indeed, modernisation of retailing systems, together with flourishing consumer foodservice, are sustaining growth. Added to which, increasing availability of different products, changes in consumer lifestyles, and growing urbanisation are all key trends that contribute towards m

The baked goods market continued to grow in 2025, driven by bread’s role as a staple carbohydrate. Packaged flat bread showed the strongest value growth, while unpackaged leavened bread remained dominant. Artisanal producers - mainly represented by small independent bakeries - continued to claim the lion’s share of sales due to their dominance in unpackaged leavened bread, though they also account for the bulk of sales in cakes and pastries.

Retail value sales of coffee are showing healthy growth in Algeria in 2025, with retail volume growth low and stable. This indicates strong baseline demand for coffee, despite recent inflationary pressures resulting in high unit prices. Indeed, coffee is the largest category in hot drinks, with demand supported by the local coffee drinking culture.

Retail value sales of tea are showing healthy growth in Algeria in 2025, with volume sales steady at a lower rate of growth. This indicates stable baseline demand supporting volume, with high prices supporting value.

Processed fruit and vegetables recorded steady volume growth in Algeria in 2025, supported by urbanisation, busy lifestyles, and rising demand for convenient products, with continued opportunities for innovation, premiumisation, and sustainable production.

Growth of rice, pasta, and noodles in Algeria in 2025 was driven by population growth, busy lifestyles, and demand for convenient, value-for-money meals. Dried pasta was the most dynamic category, while health- and wellness-oriented products, such as gluten-free and fortified pasta, are emerging.

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.

Processed meat, seafood, and alternatives grew steadily in Algeria in 2025, driven by busy lifestyles and demand for convenient products. Shelf stable seafood remained the largest category in both volume and value terms in the year, with canned tuna and sardines enjoying strong popularity.

Carbonates saw moderate growth in off-trade volume terms in 2025, fuelled by record-breaking hot weather and Ramadan. Rising health concerns put pressure on sales, although these concerns did benefit sales of reduced sugar carbonates. Distribution is gradually expanding into modern grocery retailers, while the expansion of the foodservice market should help drive on-trade sales over the forecast period.

Concentrates saw steady growth in retail volume terms in 2025. These products benefit from their affordable positioning, with some consumers seeing them as a healthy option. Economic pressures have also pushed some consumers and foodservice operators to switch from juice to concentrates. New product development and innovation should help to support growth within concentrates over the forecast period.

The poor quality of the local tap water alongside the country’s hot climate ensured that bottled water sales continued to see steady growth in 2025. This growth was further supported by urbanisation, an expanding population and an increase in inbound tourism. Sales should continue to see strong and steady growth over the forecast period as consumers becoming increasingly health aware and look to avoid potentially unhealthy water sources.

Sales of soft drinks in Algeria saw steady growth in off-trade volume terms in 2025, fuelled by urbanisation, a youthful population and the country’s hot climate. Economic pressures and rising health concerns remained an obstacle to growth, but the increasingly busy on-the-go lifestyles of locals helped boost sales through both the off- and on-trade. Population growth and improvements in the economy should help fuel modest growth in sales of soft drinks over the forecast period.

Sales of sports drinks saw modest growth in retail volume terms in 2025 thanks to the growing interest in health and fitness. However, sports drinks remains a niche category with demand limited by a lack of awareness limited product availability and high prices. If the category is to reach a wider audience then there will need to be further investment in new product development, marketing and distribution.

Energy drinks remained the most dynamic category with soft drinks in Algeria in 2025 with these products tapping into the current market trends towards health, convenience and urbanisation. Affordability and rising health concerns remain a barrier to wider acceptance, as well as the high price of some products. Moving forward, the market is likely to focus on healthier formulations and increased marketing and distribution as players look to reach a wider audience.

Juice saw steady growth in total volume terms in 2025 supported by a growing focus on health and wellness and record-breaking hot weather in the summer. Nonetheless, increased price sensitivity pushed consumers towards more affordable products, driving a shift from cartons to more affordable PET packaging. Moving forward sales are expected to be driven by urbanisation, a shift towards modern retail channels and new product development.

Economic freedom is weak and the military is increasing its involvement in politics, whilst international relations continue to deteriorate. A moderating economy is being negatively impacted by exports underperformance, but food prices have fallen rapidly. The consumer market will be supported by a larger and relatively youthful populace, but discretionary spending is lower than peers. Metrics for e-commerce are encouraging and 5G is set for launch, but innovation capacity is low.

The rate of growth in retail current value sales of analgesics slowed slightly but remained buoyant in Algeria during 2025, with increasing self-medication the main driver. This was mainly due to the declining quality of care provided by the public national health system: Long waiting times and weak patient management are driving consumers to seek analgesic prescriptions only in cases of very serious pain. Most Algerians use analgesics only on an occasional basis. However, as education and aware

The rate of growth in retail current value sales of digestive remedies slowed slightly but remained strong in Algeria during 2025. This was driven by increased consumer awareness and rising levels of domestic production. Many local consumers suffer from gastrointestinal problems due to poor nutrition, changing dietary habits and drinking-water-quality problems.

The rate of growth in retail current value sales of consumer health slowed slightly but remained vigorous in Algeria during 2025. However, this growth was largely driven by higher prices, rather than an increase in retail volume sales. Local consumers remain under pressure, but growth is being supported by an increase in self-medication, which is boosting demand for OTC at the expense of prescription medications.

There was a slight slowdown in the annual rate of growth in retail current value sales of herbal/traditional products in Algeria during 2025. Local consumers strongly believe in the efficacy of these products, particularly for immune system functioning. Indeed, herbal/traditional products are perceived as immuno-stimulation supplements that enhance the ability to resist an infection.

The rate of growth in retail current value sales of wound care in Algeria slowed slightly in 2025. Wound care demand continues to benefit from demographic factors and lifestyle trends. Outdoor activities and sports are gradually increasing in popularity in Algeria, supporting category growth. However, growth remains modest, primarily because the category consists of basic products such as bandages and economy-priced plasters, which offer limited scope for innovation or differentiation.

The rate of growth in retail current value sales of sports nutrition slowed but remained robust in Algeria in 2025. However, this growth was from a very low base. Growth is being driven by increased interest in sports and fitness among local consumers, with gym membership on the rise. Distribution is widening, but bodybuilding remains the bedrock of demand. Sports non-protein products was the most dynamic category within sports nutrition in terms of retail value sales growth in 2025. However, th