Algeria: Algeria has reportedly transitioned from a cement importing country to a net exporter following major investments in new cement plants and expanded production capacity, according to local press.
The country’s installed cement capacity is around 42Mt/yr, while domestic demand is estimated at between 20Mt/yr and 30Mt/yr. It exports around 10Mt/yr. Recent export activity was reported at the Port of Béjaïa on 23 March 2026, where ships were loading both bagged and bulk cement for export markets. One vessel loaded 10,000t of cement, while another loaded 46,200t. The Port Authority did not provide details on the destination of the exports.
