Minister of Industry Farid Kourtel visited the wilaya of Oum El Bouaghi on 22 October 2026 to oversee new industrial developments. During the visit, the minister inaugurated a manufacturing unit dedicated to producing filters for cars, trucks, and industrial machinery in the municipality of Aïn M'lila. The Minister inaugurated a unit for manufacturing car, truck, and industrial machinery filters in the municipality of Aïn M'lila. He also opened a facility in the same municipality designed for the production of engine oils and lubricants. The Minister inaugurated a unit for producing engine oils and lubricants in the municipality of Aïn M'lila. These additions to local industrial capacity are intended to support the state’s broader economic objectives. Regarding the national strategy, Farid Kourtel stated, "Algeria is moving toward an integrated vehicle manufacturing industry." The new units are expected to enhance the domestic supply chain for the automotive sector. These facilities specifically address the technical requirements for vehicle maintenance and assembly by producing essential components locally.
Strategic Industrial Development Goals
Algeria currently counts 200 enterprises producing spare parts, vehicle accessories, oils, and other components. There are 200 enterprises in Algeria currently producing spare parts, vehicle accessories, oils, and other components. These firms operate across the national territory to supply the automotive sector with essential inputs. By integrating these domestic manufacturers, the state intends to reduce reliance on imported goods and stabilize the local supply chain for vehicle production. Each of these 200 entities contributes to the assembly and maintenance requirements of the broader industrial network. Officials monitor these production levels to ensure alignment with national output targets for the automotive industry. Expanding this network remains a priority for the government as it works to consolidate manufacturing capabilities within the country. These production facilities form the base of the industrial sector that currently supports the growing vehicle assembly market. By fostering these 200 enterprises, the government aims to create a more resilient industrial ecosystem capable of sustaining long-term automotive production goals.
New Manufacturing Units Inaugurated
A new plastic processing unit for pharmaceutical industries was inaugurated in the capital of Oum El Bouaghi. This project represents an investment of 720 million DZD.
The facility maintains an annual production capacity of 102 million units. The new plastic processing unit has an annual production capacity of 102 million units and employs 90 workers. Operations at the site provide employment for 90 workers. Benabdallah Chaib Eddour oversaw the opening of the plant to support the supply chain requirements of the domestic medical sector. The production output is intended to meet local demand for specialized plastic components used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This investment reflects a broader commitment to industrial diversification within the wilaya, ensuring that both the automotive and medical sectors have access to locally manufactured materials necessary for their continued operations.
