AGP Executive Report

Forestry: Algeria is expanding its Green Shield reforestation project with a 75 billion-dinar budget. The 2026–27 campaign plans to plant 38.8 million seedlings and restore nearly 48,000 hectares. Trade: Algeria has reportedly told producers to halt urea exports to France, putting a major fertiliser supply at risk as diplomatic tensions spill into trade. Industry: The government says Algeria is moving toward an integrated automotive industry, while four companies have prequalified for downstream energy projects. Infrastructure: The 2027 draft budget sets 980 billion dinars for public works, including a 341-kilometre southern rail section. It also plans 350,000 AADL 3 homes. Energy: Algeria and Bangladesh signed a hydrocarbons cooperation memorandum during talks on wider trade and energy ties. Agrifood: The Baladna powdered-milk plant has reached 28% completion, with its first cattle shipment expected in November. More than 160 exhibitors are also set to attend the Agrest agricultural and food-industry fair in Constantine. Pharmaceuticals: Saidal has sent its first medicine shipment to Djibouti under a larger export order.

Agri-food: More than 160 companies are expected at Constantine’s Agrest Expo, opening Oct. 28. Algeria’s agri-food exports have also risen 15%, as authorities step up monitoring of staple prices. Fertiliser Trade: Algeria reportedly told producers to halt urea exports to France, putting about 481,000 tonnes of supply at risk. The reported order has not been officially confirmed. Industry and Infrastructure: The 2027 budget prioritizes completing industry projects and boosting local integration, while public works spending is set at 980 billion dinars. Officials say Algeria is also moving toward a more integrated auto industry. Trade and Energy: Algeria and Bangladesh signed a hydrocarbons cooperation deal and discussed wider energy and mining ties. Pharmaceuticals: Saidal has sent its first medicine shipment to Djibouti under a larger order; Algeria’s pharmaceutical exports reached $52 million in 2025.

Fertiliser Trade: Algeria has reportedly instructed producers to halt urea exports to France, putting about 481,000 tonnes of supply worth $219 million at risk. The measure has not been publicly confirmed. Housing & Construction: The 2027 draft budget plans 350,000 AADL 3 homes within a wider 545,000-unit programme, backed by 896 billion dinars in payment allocations for the housing sector. Industrial Strategy: Algeria is moving toward a more integrated automotive industry, according to the industry minister. Trade & Logistics: Algeria Post and Air Algérie Cargo have agreed to coordinate electronic payments, parcel transport and logistics services. Energy Partnerships: A hydrocarbon cooperation deal with Bangladesh opens scope for energy supplies and collaboration on refining, LNG infrastructure and exploration. Research & Infrastructure: UNESCO experts gave positive assessments to two Algerian university proposals, including one focused on resilience and smart monitoring in construction.

Automotive Manufacturing: Algeria is pushing toward an integrated vehicle industry, with 200 local suppliers making parts and components. The industry minister says a supplier database will help connect them with assembly plants; new factories for pharmaceutical packaging, filters and lubricants also opened in Oum El Bouaghi. Trade and Energy: Algeria has reportedly told urea producers to halt exports to France, widening the commercial impact of the diplomatic dispute. Meanwhile, talks with Bangladesh covered energy, trade and agriculture, building on a hydrocarbons agreement that could open cooperation on LNG, LPG, refining and energy infrastructure. Logistics: Algeria Post and Air Algérie Cargo have agreed to coordinate electronic payments, parcel transport and logistics services for businesses and customers. Pharmaceuticals: Saidal has sent its first medicine shipment to Djibouti under a larger order, as Algeria looks to expand exports. Construction: Batiwest 2026 opened in Oran with around 70 exhibitors from Algeria and abroad, showcasing construction, real estate, industry and ceramics.

Automotive Manufacturing: Algeria is pushing toward an integrated vehicle industry, with 200 local suppliers and a planned database to connect them with manufacturers. The industry minister also opened new plants for pharmaceutical packaging, filters and lubricants. Energy and Trade: Algeria and Bangladesh discussed expanding cooperation in hydrocarbons, agriculture, fertilisers and textiles. A recently signed hydrocarbons MoU could open the way for Algerian LNG, LPG and petroleum exports to Bangladesh. Logistics: Algeria Post and Air Algérie Cargo have agreed to work together on electronic payments, parcel delivery and air freight for businesses. Infrastructure: The 2027 draft budget allocates 980 billion DZD to public works, prioritising roads, motorways and ongoing projects. In Oran, the Batiwest construction, real estate and industry exhibition opened with about 70 exhibitors. Exports: State-owned Saidal sent its first medicine shipment to Djibouti under a larger order, advancing Algeria’s pharmaceutical export drive. Mostaganem Port also signed agreements with Sonatrach subsidiaries and Cosider to improve equipment handling and delivery times.

Energy and Trade: Algeria and Bangladesh discussed expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture, fertilisers and textiles, building on a hydrocarbon agreement that could open collaboration in LNG, refining and engineer training. Bangladesh also expressed interest in importing Algerian dates. Automotive Industry: Industry Minister Farid Kourtel said Algeria is pursuing integrated vehicle manufacturing, with a supplier database planned to link 200 local component makers to assembly plants. His visit included new facilities for pharmaceutical packaging, vehicle filters and lubricants. Infrastructure: The draft 2027 budget allocates 980 billion DZD to public works, including road upgrades and project completion. In Oran, the Batiwest construction and industry exhibition opened with about 70 exhibitors. Exports and Logistics: Saidal sent its first medicine shipment to Djibouti under a larger order, while Mostaganem port signed agreements with Sonatrach subsidiaries and Cosider to streamline equipment handling and deliveries. Digital Services: Djezzy and Algerian startup BortoCall launched Confy, a business videoconferencing platform for meetings of up to 300 participants.

Energy Trade: France has asked Algeria for more oil and LNG ahead of winter, but Sonatrach’s existing contracts may limit extra gas supplies. Algeria and Bangladesh also signed a hydrocarbons cooperation agreement, discussing LNG, LPG and petroleum shipments. Pharmaceuticals: Saidal sent Djibouti the first batch of a major medicines order, as Algeria reported $52 million in pharmaceutical and medical-device exports to 33 countries in 2025. Transport Infrastructure: The Algiers–Tamanrasset rail corridor is being positioned to move minerals, farm goods and industrial products to ports and Sahel markets; Algeria has tendered a 341-kilometre southern section. Agri-food: Baladna’s powdered-milk plant in Adrar is 28% complete, with the first dairy cattle expected in late November. Industrial Partnerships: Industry Minister Farid Kourtel and Tajikistan’s ambassador discussed ways to expand cooperation between the two countries.

Industry and Infrastructure: Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb chaired a government meeting reviewing industry and public works files. The African Development Bank says the planned Algiers–Tamanrasset railway could connect southern farms, mines and factories with ports and Sahel markets. Energy: Algeria and Bangladesh signed a hydrocarbons cooperation agreement, including discussions on LNG, LPG and petroleum supplies. France has reportedly asked Algeria for more oil and LNG, though existing gas contracts may limit extra deliveries. Pharmaceuticals: Algeria exported nearly $52 million in medicines and medical devices to 33 countries in 2025, including 18 African markets. Agriculture and Food: The Baladna powdered-milk plant in Adrar is 28% complete, with the first cattle shipment expected in November. Algeria’s agri-food exports rose 15%, while a food industry fair in Blida brought together about 100 companies. Investment: President Tebboune says a national investment single window is due to launch on 1 January 2027.

Energy Partnerships: Algeria and Bangladesh signed a hydrocarbon cooperation pact covering exploration, production, transport and processing, while also discussing renewable energy and potential Algerian LNG and LPG supplies. 2027 Energy Priorities: Algeria plans to put DZD 123.4 billion toward energy security, clean power, efficiency and electricity and gas connections. Food Industry: The Made in Algeria fair in Blida brought together around 100 companies; separate figures show agrifood exports up 15%, as Algeria promotes local production and export growth. Pharmaceuticals: The industry ministry says domestic production capacity and exports are growing, and is working with operators to ease exports of medicines and medical devices. Investment and Infrastructure: Algeria is preparing a November economic forum with South Korea to attract investment, while four firms have prequalified for downstream projects and a 341-kilometre southern railway section has been put out to tender. Agriculture: An Algerian-Italian cereal and legume project in Timimoun is among the country’s major investments in Saharan farming.

Energy: Algeria and Bangladesh signed a cooperation pact spanning oil and gas exploration, production, processing, transport and investment. Separately, the sector’s 2027 priorities include energy security, clean power and efficiency, backed by a proposed DZD 123.4 billion budget. Agriculture: An Algerian-Italian cereal and legume project is being promoted as a major investment in Saharan farming. The “Made in Algeria” food fair brought about 100 companies to Blida to showcase domestic production and export potential. Industry and exports: Algeria says pharmaceutical makers have expanded capacity and exports, while a study day in Algiers focused on helping firms export medicines and medical devices. Four companies have also prequalified for proposed base-oil and ethylene projects at Arzew and Skikda. Investment ties: Algeria and South Korea are preparing a November business forum to attract projects and industrial partnerships. Belarusian officials discussed possible tractor, bus and grain-drying equipment manufacturing in Algeria.

Industrial Partnerships: Algeria and Belarus discussed local manufacturing of tractors, buses and grain-drying equipment, as well as trial machinery deliveries and exports of Algerian farm products. Naftal and Stellantis Algeria also explored ways to support automotive production and local integration. Energy: Rising European gas prices could give Sonatrach an opening to sell more on spot markets. Separately, Algeria and Norway’s Scatec discussed cutting emissions at oil and gas facilities and developing renewable-powered desalination. Transport Infrastructure: Algeria opened bidding for a 341-kilometre southern railway section on the El-Menia–In Salah–Tamanrasset corridor. Industrial Strategy: The industry ministry’s 2027 priorities include innovation, industrial property, subcontracting and deeper local integration. In Adrar, the Baladna powdered-milk project was presented as an integrated chain linking farming, dairy production and processing. Auto Market: Algeria imported 190,045 Chinese vehicles in the first eight months of 2026, ranking among China’s top 10 export destinations as limited local supply drives demand.

Automotive: Naftal and Stellantis Algeria discussed deepening their partnership to develop the car industry and increase local integration. Meanwhile, Algeria imported 190,045 vehicles from China in the first eight months of 2026, highlighting strong demand for overseas supply. Industrial policy: Industry Minister Farid Kourtel named innovation, industrial integration and subcontracting among the priorities for 2027. Energy: Sonatrach and Norway’s Scatec explored cooperation on cutting emissions from oil and gas operations and powering desalination projects with renewable energy. Investment: A new single window is due to launch in January 2027, bringing project registration, approvals and investor services under one structure. Agri-food: Exports rose 15% to $213 million in the first eight months of the year, as a Blida trade fair showcased local producers and export potential. Green finance: COSOB adopted rules for green securities, allowing proceeds to fund projects including renewable energy, clean transport and the circular economy.

Investment: Algeria has defined a new national investment single window, bringing project registration, permits and access to land under one structure. It is due to launch in January 2027. Food Industry: A Blida “Made in Algeria” fair is showcasing about 100 companies and export opportunities. Agri-food exports rose 15% to $213 million in the first eight months of 2026, while officials are backing innovation and research to strengthen food security. Green Finance: The market regulator has approved rules for green securities, allowing companies to raise funds for projects such as renewable energy, clean transport and biodiversity protection. Energy: Algeria plans $71.6 billion in hydrocarbon investment through 2030, including $52 billion for upstream work and about $13 billion for refining and petrochemicals. In the third quarter, it exported 1.57 million tonnes of LNG, with Turkey its largest buyer. Construction: Constantine’s Bati Est Expo closed with 81 partnership and investment agreements.

LNG Exports: Algeria shipped 1.57 million tonnes of LNG to seven markets in the third quarter. Turkey led with 700,000 tonnes, about 45% of the total; shipments to Croatia more than doubled year on year. Agri-Food Industry: A “Made in Algeria” fair in Blida has brought together around 100 companies, showcasing products from dairy and pasta to cooking oil. Green Finance: COSOB adopted rules for green securities on the Algiers Stock Exchange, allowing proceeds to fund projects such as renewable energy, clean transport and the circular economy. Hydrocarbon Investment: Algeria plans about $71.6 billion in sector investment through 2030, including $52 billion for upstream operations and around $13 billion for refining and petrochemicals. It aims to lift production and process a larger share of its output locally. Construction and Trade: Bati Est Expo in Constantine closed with 81 partnership and investment agreements, while attracting vocational trainees and equipment exhibitors.

Hydrocarbons: Algeria plans $71.6 billion in investment through 2030, including $52 billion for upstream operations and about $13 billion for refining and petrochemicals. The goal is to raise output and process more of it at home. Import Management: A new permanent committee will review import requests, prioritising urgent supplies and products needed to keep factories and investment projects moving. Energy Partnerships: Sonatrach held talks with Baker Hughes and KBR in Houston on technology, engineering and industrial projects, while an Algerian delegation attended the Americas LNG Summit in Louisiana. Construction: Bati Est Expo in Constantine closed with 81 trade and investment agreements. Regional Cooperation: Algeria joined other African national oil companies in pledging closer energy cooperation, including more refining capacity and direct supply agreements.

Construction & Investment: Bati Est Expo in Constantine closed with 81 trade and investment agreements, highlighting activity in construction, real estate and public works. Energy: An Algerian delegation joined the Americas LNG Summit in Louisiana, while Sonatrach held talks with Baker Hughes and KBR on energy technology, engineering and industrial projects. Industrial Supply: A new permanent committee will review import requests, with priority given to sensitive goods and supplies needed to keep production and investment moving. Automotive: Industry Minister Farid Kourtel and Stellantis Algeria discussed stronger local integration and a wider industrial subcontracting network. Hydrocarbons: Algeria’s crude output topped 1 million barrels a day for a second straight month in September; meanwhile, Sonatrach’s Skikda linear alkylbenzene plant is planned to produce 100,000 tonnes a year when it starts up in 2027.