Commerce and Export Promotion Minister Kamel Rezig kicked off Algeria’s largest-ever national export operation yesterday from Tizi Ouzou province, targeting 19 countries with a diverse shipment of homegrown products.
Rezig oversaw the rollout via video link from 13 provinces: beyond Tizi Ouzou, they included El-Meghaier, Mostaganem, Relizane, Oran (ports of Oran and Arzew), Setif, Jijel, Algiers (Algiers International Airport), Bordj Bou Arreridj, Annaba, Bejaia, Skikda, and Biskra. The haul spans 35 items—industrial, textile, agricultural, and more—including cherry tomatoes, fruits, foodstuffs, dates, dairy goods, cleaning products, paper, packaging materials, appliances, spare parts, ceramics, and construction essentials like cement, clinker, and rebar.
Destinations break down to eight European nations, five Arab and African markets, and six from North America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Rezig noted this marked first-time entries into virgin markets for Algerian wares.
Declaring 2026 an “export standout year” via this initiative, Rezig tied it to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s vision for elevating local products, bolstering the economy, and diversifying beyond hydrocarbons. “This is clear progress,” he said. “Our output improves daily as it cracks new markets.”
“Today, we see—for the first time—that we can compete with advanced economies, given our products’ top-tier quality,” Rezig added.
He praised participating partners, framing this as a starting point with more drives ahead to hit Tebboune’s targets. Rezig thanked Mauritania’s ambassador and reps from eight consulates for their support, while commending Tizi Ouzou’s wali, Abou Bakkar Essedik Boucetta, and counterparts from other provinces for their roles.
Rezig’s itinerary called for continuing the tour in Timizart (Ouaguenoun district) and Azazga to engage local business players.