Algeria recorded $5.16 billion in non-hydrocarbon exports during 2025, marking an increase of approximately $972 million compared to the 2024 total. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune initiated a transition to expand these trade figures by announcing a strategic target of $10 billion in non-hydrocarbon exports in April 2025. Following that announcement, the government revised its long-term objectives for the sector. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune subsequently raised the official national goal to $30 billion in non-hydrocarbon exports by 2030. These figures represent the state’s current trajectory for diversifying the economy away from its traditional reliance on energy commodities.
Historical Export Performance Trends
Algeria tracked significant volatility in its non-hydrocarbon trade earnings over recent years. National data shows that these exports stood at $1.7 billion before rising to reach $5.9 billion in 2022. Following that peak, export performance declined as figures fell to $5.06 billion in 2023. The downward trend continued into the following year, with total non-hydrocarbon export values dropping to $3.84 billion in 2024. These fluctuations reflect the challenges the state encountered while attempting to transition away from traditional energy-based revenue streams. The recorded figures demonstrate the unstable growth pattern of the sector prior to the most recent efforts to stabilize and expand trade volumes toward the new 2026 targets.
Expanding Global Market Reach
Algerian trade authorities recorded a rise in the number of countries receiving national goods, with the total increasing from 33 to 57. Ali Bey Naceri, Vice-President of the National Association of Algerian Exporters, stated, "Algerian exports had expanded significantly in terms of both destination markets and the sectors involved in international trade." He added, "The increase in export destinations from 33 to 57 reflected a major shift in the country’s export landscape, which had previously been concentrated in a relatively small number of European and African markets and a limited range of products."
Specific agricultural commodities have contributed to these figures, particularly in the dates sector. Official data shows that Algerian date exports reached $75.04 million during the first half of 2026, representing a total volume of 115,000 tonnes.
Government support mechanisms for domestic producers also experienced high demand during the previous year. In 2025, exporters submitted approximately 3,900 applications for assistance from the Special Fund for Export Promotion. These requests reflect efforts by domestic companies to secure state resources to facilitate their entry into foreign markets.
Infrastructure development remains a priority for the government as it works to reach its trade targets. A 200-hectare free trade zone in the province of Tindouf is scheduled to become operational before the end of 2026. This facility is intended to serve as a hub for regional commerce, providing a physical base for the movement of goods across the border. By establishing this zone, the state aims to maintain the momentum of its export diversification efforts while providing a logistical platform for the increased volume of products reaching the 57 countries currently importing Algerian goods.
