Support for non-hydrocarbon exports is increasingly being implemented on the ground, with the introduction of measures aimed at supporting, notably financially, exporting companies. The 2026 Finance Bill (PLF) provides additional measures in this regard, thereby strengthening the ongoing support. Economic experts and sector professionals welcome these new provisions, which will further boost exports.
The 2026 PLF, presented last Tuesday by the Minister of Finance before the Finance and Budget Committee of the National People’s Assembly (APN), includes, within the legislative measures and under the “special appropriation accounts” section, an increase from 5 to 10% of the share of revenue from the domestic consumption tax (TIC) allocated to the Special Fund for Export Promotion, as well as a 100% coverage—rather than partial coverage—of participation fees for companies and exporters at specialized trade fairs abroad. These measures are expected to strengthen the Export Promotion Fund and offer greater visibility to Algerian products through participation in international events.
Professor of economics Brahim Guendouzi indicated that these provisions are “concrete measures that will allow stronger support for exporting companies,” which, according to him, are increasingly numerous. It is therefore necessary to fund this fund so that companies feel this support.
The increase in the share of TIC revenue allocated to the Special Fund for Export Promotion will reinforce its role in financial aid, ensuring the coverage of many export-related costs. “This is an essential measure,” he stated, noting that this fund, with the assistance it provides to companies, enables them to better explore foreign markets and find new clients, but especially to sustain export operations, which can sometimes be sporadic. Companies will also need to improve their products according to the demand of the host country.
Companies must also train export personnel, primarily mastering the required techniques. “All these issues are taken care of by the Special Fund for Export Promotion,” said Mr. Guendouzi, specifying that a company alone cannot bear this financial burden, particularly regarding logistics.
Financial aid is mainly intended to support SMEs and very small enterprises (TPE), which are the most in need of such assistance, the economics professor estimated. “It is SMEs and TPEs that need this support the most. Large exporting companies have the means to take care of themselves and are, for the most part, present in international value chains,” he explained.
Regarding the 100% coverage of participation fees for companies and exporters at specialized trade fairs abroad, Mr. Guendouzi noted that this measure aligns perfectly with the rich program of exhibitions and events planned for 2026, in which Algerian companies are called to participate, notably within the African continent, thus moving towards a greater international presence.
The National Association of Algerian Exporters (ANEXAL) welcomed these new provisions of the 2026 PLF, which will encourage economic operators engaged in exporting. The president of this association, Tarek Boulmerka, recently reappointed at the head of ANEXAL, expressed satisfaction with these new measures, which serve exporters’ interests and will especially provide greater international visibility for Algerian companies. Highlighting the ongoing consultations and dialogue between exporters and public authorities, such as the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Mr. Boulmerka affirmed that full coverage of participation fees at specialized trade fairs abroad is particularly beneficial for companies participating independently.
Companies, notably SMEs and small businesses in the crafts sector, are more encouraged than ever to go international, increasing their presence and prospecting new markets. This is necessary for them to become markets for their own products, according to the president of ANEXAL.