The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion has directed institutions operating under exceptional import licenses to submit monthly reports detailing their imports. This measure aims to organize the import process and ensure more accurate follow-up. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion specifically requested institutions importing under exceptional licenses to send these monthly reports detailing their imports. The Ministry has ordered institutions with exceptional import licenses to mandatorily send detailed periodic reports on completed operations. According to a correspondence signed by the Ministry's Secretary-General, Abdel Salam Jihit, under reference number 92, all institution managers must provide relevant departments with a monthly summary of imported goods. These reports are part of close monitoring for imports related to management, equipment, and services. Failure to submit these reports by specified deadlines will result in the cancellation of the exceptional license granted to the concerned institution. This strict enforcement shows the Ministry's commitment to regulating exceptional import activities.
Reporting Requirements Detailed
Reports detailing exceptional imports must be submitted in two copies, comprising both paper and electronic formats. The electronic submission should utilize an Excel spreadsheet, adhering to the specifications outlined in the attached tables accompanying the new directive. Institutions are required to send these reports before the 10th of each month. Each submission must encompass the import data from the preceding month, ensuring a consistent and timely flow of information to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion. These reports are intended to organize the process and ensure more accurate follow-up on all exceptional import activities. The requirement for both paper and electronic formats aims to streamline data collection and verification processes within the Ministry.
A specific deadline has been established for the initial reporting period of 2026. Data for the first four months of 2026 must be submitted before May 10, 2026, consolidating the early reporting requirements. This special deadline is set for the first four months of 2026, with their reports due before May 10, 2026. The Ministry has provided two methods for submitting these required files. Institutions can dispatch their reports either through regular postal mail or via email. The designated email address for electronic submissions is [email protected], facilitating digital compliance with the new regulations. This dual submission approach offers flexibility while ensuring all necessary documentation is received. The mandatory nature of these reports notes the Ministry's push for greater transparency and control over exceptional import operations, with the explicit consequence of license cancellation for non-compliance.
Broader Ministry Initiatives
The Ministry of Foreign Trade had previously announced the reopening of the digital platform for importing raw materials and production equipment, active from April 14 to April 30. During that period, supplementary requests accompanied by supporting documents in PDF format were to be processed. These requests specifically related to force majeure cases such as floods, fires, exceptional accidents, and technical failures. Additionally, requests concerning increases in production lines or capacities, or new export contracts, were also to be considered for processing. Any requests that did not conform to these specified cases would be automatically rejected by the system. This temporary reopening of the digital platform allowed for critical adjustments and responses to unforeseen circumstances affecting national production. The strict criteria for acceptance ensured that only legitimate and essential requests were considered, maintaining the integrity of the import system. Requests not conforming to these specified cases were automatically rejected, reinforcing the structured approach to import management.
These measures contribute to a broader trend within the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, aiming to encourage local production and provide support to national economic operators. The Ministry is also intensifying its efforts to bolster non-hydrocarbon exports. This strategic focus is designed to diversify the national economy and reduce reliance on hydrocarbon revenues. Minister Kamal Rizig (كمال رزيق) has overseen a record number of export operations across several wilayas, encompassing a wide range of national products. This achievement shows the Ministry's proactive stance in promoting Algerian goods on the international market and expanding the country's export base. The sustained push for local production and export growth is a cornerstone of the Ministry's economic policy.
Navigating Domiciliation Changes
Economic operators seeking to change bank domiciliation for commercial banks from which foreign trade credit has been withdrawn should contact the domiciliation bank listed in the indicative program. This guidance applies to specific scenarios involving adjustments to banking arrangements. For requests to change bank domiciliation for commercial banks from which foreign trade credit has been withdrawn, economic operators are advised to contact the domiciliation bank listed in the indicative program. This ensures that proper channels are followed for critical financial adjustments.
For requests pertaining to a change of domiciliation agency within the same bank, economic operators are instructed to send an email to [email protected]. This communication must include all necessary information to facilitate the internal agency transfer. For changing a domiciliation agency within the same bank, a request must be sent via email to [email protected] with necessary information. This streamlined process aims to simplify administrative changes for operators.
However, the Ministry has established a strict policy regarding shifts between different financial institutions. Requests to change bank domiciliation from one bank to another are rejected, irrespective of the stated reasons for such a change. This regulation aims to maintain stability in the designated banking relationships for foreign trade operations, preventing disruptions and ensuring consistent financial oversight. This firm stance on inter-bank domiciliation changes reflects the Ministry's commitment to maintaining a stable and predictable financial environment for foreign trade.
