As a result, wheat imports for 2023-24 are projected to reach 8.7 million tonnes, the highest since 8.4 million tonnes in 2016-17, and remain there in the upcoming season. The FAS is maintaining its outlook for 2024-25 wheat production at 2.7 million tonnes and barley at 1 million tonnes. In 2022-23, Algeria produced an estimated 3.7 million tonnes of wheat and 1.4 million tonnes of barley. Ending stocks are projected to be 5.4 million tonnes in 2024-25, up from 5.3 million tonnes in the previous marketing year. These facilities are designed for all wheat and barley storage, both imported and locally produced.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 06, 2024 02:52 UTC