Statistiek, handel en prijzen uit Algerije

maart 18, 2022

Algeria will again import potatoes

After several years of self-sufficiency, Algeria will start importing potatoes again. The reason is that the prices of this basic product have soared on the market, in some areas exceeding 140 dinars (about USD 0.096) per kilogram.

Stop of seed potato import in 2021, says Algerian Minister of Agriculture

december 11, 2018

Algeria will stop seed potato import in 2021, says Minister of Agriculture

The Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Abdelkader Bouazghi said that Algeria would stop the import of seed potatoes in 2021

april 14, 2016

Algeria aims to make potato export 'structural'

Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fishing Sid Ahmed Ferroukhi stressed Thursday in Algiers that potato exports will continue during the three upcoming years to reach 70,000 tons.

maart 22, 2015

Algeria announces new strategy to tackle rising potato prices

The Algerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abdelouahab Nouri, has announced a programme to tackle the problem of soaring potato prices, consisting in the adoption of a new marketing strategy to connect producers and consumers directly.

september 11, 2012

Algeria considers importing potatoes

Algeria is considering to import potatoes in face of a possible shortage in the market, Agriculture Minister Rachid Benaissa said Sunday.

april 24, 2012

Algeria: Potato prices to normalise in May

Over the past two weeks, the price of potatoes in Algeria tripled from 40 to 120 dinars as snow coverage has affected crops and speculators have exploited the situation.