Algeria in talks to supply fertilizer to Bangladesh
Bangladesh, which imports 80% of its fertilizer, is seeking supply agreements with Algeria.
Bangladesh is seeking fertilizer supplies from Algeria as it imports 80% of its total demand. Discussions between the two nations advanced in September and October 2026, presenting a commercial opportunity for Algerian producers. No contract volumes or delivery schedules have been finalized yet.
The Bangladeshi Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the country's reliance on imports for its fertilizer needs. The Bangladeshi State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Humayun Kabir, urged stronger cooperation in fertilizers and energy with the Algerian ambassador in Dhaka on September 20. On October 5, Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated Dhaka's intention to secure long-term fertilizer and LNG supply agreements.
The Bangladeshi newspaper The New Nation highlighted the potential partnership, calling for balanced supply agreements that consider product quality, prices, transport costs, financing, and delivery times. This move aims to boost economic cooperation between the two countries.
Why it mattersAlgerian producers have an opportunity to supply fertilizer to Bangladesh, which relies on imports.