Algeria targets $7 billion non-hydrocarbon exports by 2026
The country aims to increase non-hydrocarbon exports from over $5 billion in 2025 to $7 billion by 2026.
Algeria plans to boost its non-hydrocarbon exports to $7 billion by 2026, a significant increase from over $5 billion in 2025. This strategy involves expanding the variety of products sold internationally and reaching more countries, with export destinations growing from 33 to 57.
Ali Bey Naceri, Vice-President of the National Association of Algerian Exporters, stated that this expansion reflects a major shift beyond traditional European and African markets. New sectors like food processing, agriculture, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals are now contributing to exports, alongside construction materials such as cement and ceramics.
The goal is to make non-hydrocarbon exports represent 50% of Algeria's total exports, a strategic priority for improving the trade balance and generating foreign currency. Naceri emphasized that exporting is evolving into a fully fledged business activity requiring investment and institutional support.
Why it mattersAlgerian businesses and the national economy will benefit from increased foreign currency earnings and a more diversified export base.