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Algeria's staple crops include wheat, barley, potato, tomato, while dates, olive, citrus lead exports. Regional growing conditions differ sharply, so check your region below before applying national averages.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~12% |
|---|---|
| Arable land | 8,400,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~7% |
| Main rainy season | October to April |
| Main food crops | wheat, barley, potato, tomato |
| Main export crops | dates, olive, citrus |
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
|---|---|---|
| Tell / Coastal (Algiers, Oran, Annaba) | 600 mm | wheat, citrus, grape |
| High Plateaus (Setif, Constantine, Batna) | 400 mm | wheat, barley, livestock |
| Saharan Oases (Biskra, Ghardaia, Ouargla) | 80 mm | dates, irrigated vegetables |
| Kabylie Mountains (Tizi Ouzou, Bejaia) | 900 mm | olive, fig |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset — planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.