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The international trade of Algeria is heavily dependent on energy products (hydrocarbon reserves, petroleum and related products, etc.) that amount to more than 90% of the country’s total exports
Algeria’s key ports – Annaba, Djen Djen, and Bejaïa – are set to strengthen trade links across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
These ports aim to transform Algeria into a major hub for international maritime trade. Ambitious infrastructure projects are underway, including links to rail networks and expansions to accommodate larger vessels, This development will not only boost the local economy but also create jobs and reinforce Algeria’s role as a key player in global trade.
Algeria is one of the most important countries in North Africa and a significant trade center. After Sudan’s breakup in 2011, it became the largest country in the Mediterranean basin. The capital, Algiers, is located on the Mediterranean Coast and is also the largest city in the country.
The international trade of Algeria is heavily dependent on energy products (hydrocarbon reserves, petroleum and related products, etc.) that amount to more than 90% of the country’s total exports.
With the Mediterranean Sea in the North, 95% of Algerian foreign trade is through maritime transport. Fishing is prominent in Northern Algeria, with 35 ports serving as fishing ports and 13 as commercial ports for international exchange.
With a total fleet ownership of 1176 DWT (till 2020), Algeria has a total carrying capacity of 673,000 DWT, including oil tankers, bulk carriers, general cargo ships, container ships, and other smaller freight carriers. The total container port throughput (the number of container ships handled annually) amounts to 1,080,000 TEU.
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Algerian ports serve as major storage and forwarding ports for the Middle Eastern Countries of Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Turkey. With proximity to Eastern Europe (Mediterranean countries), Algeria also serves as the forwarding port for countries that export products to North and South America. Algeria has 13 major commercial ports that serve the country’s international trade transport
