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Algerian trade balance improves by 16% during the first quarter of 2026

Algerian trade balance improves by 16% during the first quarter of 2026

The central director for export promotion at the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Louari Abdel Latif, confirmed that the Algerian trade balance recorded an improvement of 16 percent during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, indicating a growing dynamism in exports outside the hydrocarbons sector. Louari Abdel Latif explained during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the first radio channel that this positive performance coincides with the registration of 35 export operations carried out on April 11 towards 17 countries, as part of a wide operation that started from the Tizi Ouzou province. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
The Algerian gas pipeline crossing the Sahara is more viable and the Moroccan project is complicated.. An international official confirms

The Algerian gas pipeline crossing the Sahara is more viable and the Moroccan project is complicated.. An international official confirms

In a realistic reading of the future of African gas projects, an international official confirmed that the Algerian pipeline crossing the Sahara has a clear operational advantage and is superior in terms of feasibility, while describing the Moroccan project as complicated and facing significant obstacles that hinder its realization on the ground. Jeff Porter, the head of North Africa Risk Consulting (NARCO), considered that the Sahara gas pipeline project linking Algeria to Nigeria represents the most realistic and feasible option compared to the Atlantic pipeline project through Morocco, noting that it is shorter in distance and less complex technically, relying on existing infrastructure, while describing the Moroccan project as costly and complicated, raising multiple legal issues. Watch...

Apr 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Bakhouch emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts to protect the economy and combat smuggling

Bakhouch emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts to protect the economy and combat smuggling

The Director General of Customs, Major General Abdel Hafiz Bakhouch, emphasized that the coordination of efforts among various security agencies is a fundamental pillar for protecting the national economy and combating various forms of organized crime and smuggling. He affirmed that field cooperation and information exchange constitute the 'cornerstone' of the national strategy to secure borders and combat criminal networks. The same official clarified, during his visit to the Sidi Bel Abbes province, that enhancing customs services with modern logistical capabilities aims to increase the readiness of agents and strengthen their ability for rapid and effective intervention, ensuring greater efficiency in facing security and economic challenges. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Trade & Exports
The President orders the start of phosphate exports from the Blad El-Hadba mine in March 2027

The President orders the start of phosphate exports from the Blad El-Hadba mine in March 2027

The President, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during his chairing of a Council of Ministers meeting today, Sunday, ordered the start of phosphate exports from the Blad El-Hadba mine in March 2027 'at the latest'. A statement from the Council of Ministers indicated that the President, after congratulating the new Minister of Mines on taking office, tasked him 'to work towards achieving Algeria's phosphate export phase by March 2027 at the latest, as one of the highest economic goals currently in the sector, especially with the completion of the mining dock works, as part of the expansion of the port of Annaba (March 2027)'.

Apr 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Trade & Exports
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Abdel Latif: Notable Improvement in Algeria's Trade Balance by 16% During the First Quarter of 2026

The Central Director for Export Promotion at the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Houari Abdel Latif, confirmed that Algeria's trade balance is experiencing continuous improvement, having recorded a 16% increase during the first quarter of the current year compared to the same period in 2025. Houari Abdel Latif explained this Sunday, during the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the first radio channel, that the authorities consider this performance a positive indicator, especially in light of several sectors recording continuous growth in exports from month to month and from year to year.

Apr 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz