Algeria: The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig, has chaired a meeting with cement producers to assess export performance during the first half of 2026 and to examine ways to strengthen the presence of Algerian cement in international markets. Held at the ministry's headquarters, the meeting was part of ongoing efforts to monitor the performance of various sectors with export capabilities and to support economic operators in boosting the presence of Algerian products in foreign markets.
Rezig emphasised the need to strengthen the presence of the domestic product in African markets - which he described as ‘promising’ - given the competitive advantages enjoyed by the cement sector, which, according to the ministry, include product quality and a large production capacity. The minister also expressed his desire to expand the reach of Algerian cement to new destinations, specifically in Asia, the Americas and the Caribbean.