The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig, brought together several economic operators who secured major export contracts during their participation in international fairs and economic events organized abroad.
This meeting, held this Monday at the ministry headquarters, is part of the follow-up on the outcomes of Algeria’s participation in major international economic events, according to a statement from Rezig’s ministerial department. It also aims to highlight the efforts made by national companies to penetrate new markets and strengthen the presence of Algerian products internationally, in a context marked by the growing momentum of non-hydrocarbon exports.
On this occasion, the operators presented to the minister the nature of the contracts signed, the prospects for expanding their export activities, and the main obstacles encountered, particularly in logistics, transport, and regulatory procedures related to export operations, according to the same source.
The minister reaffirmed his department’s commitment to supporting exporters and providing them with the necessary facilities, in line with the high authorities’ directives on diversifying the national economy, promoting exports, and enhancing the competitiveness of local products on foreign markets.
He also stressed the importance of leveraging international trade fairs and economic events as genuine platforms for partnerships and access to new commercial outlets, praising the central role of economic operators in implementing the national strategy to make exports a major driver of growth.
In this regard, Rezig announced the development of a rich and ambitious program for 2026, envisioning participation in several trade fairs and exhibitions abroad. The goal is to consolidate the presence of Algerian products and services on international markets and open new prospects for national companies, particularly on promising markets, through the conclusion of lasting partnerships.
In this context, it should be noted that Algeria is undergoing a profound transformation in its foreign trade, driven by sustained growth in non-hydrocarbon exports. Over the first ten months of 2025, these reached a record level of 4.3 billion dollars, recording a 26% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
This momentum reflects a significant expansion of the national export base. By the end of October 2025, nearly 1,800 companies were active in exports, compared to only 800 in 2020. This evolution demonstrates the strengthening of the export-oriented economic fabric and the progressive embedding of an export culture within Algerian companies.