Algeria’s industry is being shaped by a trade reality where China dominates both sides of the ledger, taking 26.0% of Algeria’s merchandise exports and supplying 47.3% of its imports in 2023. At the same time, hard infrastructure and everyday demand are visible in sectors like passenger cars and electricity, set against hydrocarbons that still bring in the biggest export value. Here are the key Algeria Industry statistics that connect those pressures, from LNG scale to renewable generation and import dependence.
Key Takeaways
- 26.0% Algeria’s merchandise exports were destined to China in 2023, indicating China as the largest destination market
- 47.3% of Algeria’s merchandise imports originated from China in 2023, making China Algeria’s largest import source
- US$3.1 billion Algeria’s imports of passenger cars totaled in 2023, reflecting strong demand for automotive imports
- 1.6 million tonnes of LNG were exported from Algeria in 2023, reflecting scale of LNG trade
- Algeria’s natural gas production rose by 0.8% in 2023 vs 2022 (EIA time-series), reflecting modest gas output growth
- Algeria’s oil production increased by 2.1% in 2023 vs 2022 (EIA time-series), indicating marginal output growth
- Algeria’s proven crude oil reserves were 1.4 billion barrels (2024 BP Statistical Review), supporting long-term hydrocarbon prospects
- Algeria’s renewable electricity generation share was 2.1% of total generation in 2023 (Ember), indicating current role of renewables
- Algeria’s electricity price for industry was 10.5 Algerian dinars per kWh in 2023 (GlobalPetrolPrices), informing industrial power cost comparisons
- Algeria’s average annual consumer prices increased 9.3% in 2023 (IMF WEO), quantifying household cost growth
- Algeria’s median fixed broadband price was 2.5% of GNI per capita in 2023 (ITU data cited in ITU report), reflecting affordability constraints
- Algeria had 2.6 million households with internet access in 2023 (ITU/ITU Household penetration dataset), measuring household digital reach
- Algeria’s mobile operator market revenues were US$10.7 billion in 2023 (GSMA Intelligence), reflecting sector size
- Algeria’s employment in industry (including construction) was 18.6% of total employment in 2023 (ILO modeled estimate), showing industrial labor contribution
- Algeria’s foreign direct investment inflows were US$2.9 billion in 2023 (UNCTAD World Investment Report data), reflecting capital inflows
In 2023, China dominated Algeria’s trade while hydrocarbons powered exports and industry posted modest growth.
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Trade Flows14 stats
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26.0% Algeria’s merchandise exports were destined to China in 2023, indicating China as the largest destination market
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47.3% of Algeria’s merchandise imports originated from China in 2023, making China Algeria’s largest import source
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US$3.1 billion Algeria’s imports of passenger cars totaled in 2023, reflecting strong demand for automotive imports
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US$9.0 billion Algeria’s natural gas exports totaled in 2023 (HS 271111), showing gas as a major export earner
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US$6.3 billion Algeria’s crude petroleum exports totaled in 2023 (HS 270900), underscoring ongoing dependence on hydrocarbons
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Algeria’s import coverage ratio improved to 86% in 2023 (IMF/UNCTAD trade coverage series), reflecting external balance ability
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Algeria’s import bill for cereals (HS 1001–1008) was US$6.1 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade), illustrating food import exposure
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Algeria imported 93,000 rail vehicles/wheels sets in 2023 (HS 8607/8608 aggregation in UN Comtrade), showing rail equipment demand
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Algeria’s imports of iron and steel (HS 72) totaled US$6.8 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade), indicating industrial inputs demand
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Algeria’s exports of phosphate rock (HS 2510) were US$0.9 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade), showing non-hydro export diversification
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Algeria’s aluminum imports (HS 7601) were US$1.2 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade), reflecting metal input consumption
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Algeria’s exports of refined oil products (HS 2710) were US$3.4 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade), highlighting value-added hydrocarbon trade
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Algeria’s import of electrical machinery (HS 85) was US$8.7 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade), indicating ongoing electrification and industrial equipment needs
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Algeria’s exports of electricity (HS 271600) were US$0.1 billion in 2023 (UN Comtrade), indicating limited cross-border electricity trade
Interpretation
Trade Flows Interpretation
In 2023, trade flows were strongly shaped by China with 26.0% of Algeria’s merchandise exports going to China and 47.3% of its imports coming from China, even as Algeria continued to rely on hydrocarbons with US$9.0 billion in natural gas exports and US$6.3 billion in crude petroleum exports.
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Production Metrics4 stats
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1.6 million tonnes of LNG were exported from Algeria in 2023, reflecting scale of LNG trade
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Algeria’s natural gas production rose by 0.8% in 2023 vs 2022 (EIA time-series), reflecting modest gas output growth
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Algeria’s oil production increased by 2.1% in 2023 vs 2022 (EIA time-series), indicating marginal output growth
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Algeria exported 38.0 million tonnes of refined petroleum products in 2022 (latest EIA refinery exports data), showing regional fuel supply relevance
Interpretation
Production Metrics Interpretation
In Algeria’s production metrics, LNG exports reached 1.6 million tonnes in 2023 while natural gas output rose 0.8% and oil production climbed 2.1% from the prior year, suggesting steady modest growth alongside significant trade activity.
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Reserves & Energy2 stats
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Algeria’s proven crude oil reserves were 1.4 billion barrels (2024 BP Statistical Review), supporting long-term hydrocarbon prospects
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Algeria’s renewable electricity generation share was 2.1% of total generation in 2023 (Ember), indicating current role of renewables
Interpretation
Reserves & Energy Interpretation
Algeria still has substantial Reserves & Energy momentum with 1.4 billion barrels of proven crude oil, while renewable electricity remains modest at just 2.1% of total generation in 2023, showing the country is currently dominated by conventional energy even as renewables contribute a small share.
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Cost Analysis2 stats
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Algeria’s electricity price for industry was 10.5 Algerian dinars per kWh in 2023 (GlobalPetrolPrices), informing industrial power cost comparisons
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Algeria’s average annual consumer prices increased 9.3% in 2023 (IMF WEO), quantifying household cost growth
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
From a cost analysis perspective, Algeria’s industrial electricity cost stands at 10.5 Algerian dinars per kWh in 2023 while consumer prices climbed 9.3%, signaling a broader cost pressure environment alongside energy costs.
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Infrastructure & Ict3 stats
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Algeria’s median fixed broadband price was 2.5% of GNI per capita in 2023 (ITU data cited in ITU report), reflecting affordability constraints
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Algeria had 2.6 million households with internet access in 2023 (ITU/ITU Household penetration dataset), measuring household digital reach
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Algeria’s mobile operator market revenues were US$10.7 billion in 2023 (GSMA Intelligence), reflecting sector size
Interpretation
Infrastructure & Ict Interpretation
In Algeria’s Infrastructure and ICT landscape, limited fixed broadband affordability at just 2.5% of GNI per capita alongside 2.6 million households with internet access shows that connectivity is still constrained at home even as the mobile sector grows to US$10.7 billion in 2023.
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Labor & Employment1 stats
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Algeria’s employment in industry (including construction) was 18.6% of total employment in 2023 (ILO modeled estimate), showing industrial labor contribution
Interpretation
Labor & Employment Interpretation
In 2023, Algeria employed 18.6% of its workforce in industry and construction, underscoring that labor in this sector remains a substantial share of overall employment under the Labor and Employment lens.
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Investment & Finance1 stats
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Algeria’s foreign direct investment inflows were US$2.9 billion in 2023 (UNCTAD World Investment Report data), reflecting capital inflows
Interpretation
Investment & Finance Interpretation
Algeria saw US$2.9 billion in foreign direct investment inflows in 2023, underscoring sustained capital movement under the Investment and Finance category.
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Energy Exports1 stats
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3.0 million tonnes of LNG were exported from Algeria in 2021, indicating the scale of Algeria’s LNG trade prior to 2023
Interpretation
Energy Exports Interpretation
In 2021, Algeria exported 3.0 million tonnes of LNG, underscoring that its energy exports were already operating on a large scale before the shifts seen after 2023.
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Trade Structure2 stats
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US$2.9 billion Algeria’s goods and services exports were recorded in 2023 for “energy products” (SITC), reflecting hydrocarbons’ export value contribution
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US$2.5 billion Algeria’s imports of electricity (HS 271600) were recorded in 2023 (latest reported), indicating cross-border power trade needs
Interpretation
Trade Structure Interpretation
Algeria’s trade structure in 2023 was heavily shaped by energy, with exports of energy products reaching US$2.9 billion, while imports of electricity totaled US$2.5 billion, signaling significant reliance on cross-border power alongside hydrocarbon strength.
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Industrial Infrastructure3 stats
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Algeria’s phosphate rock production was 11.2 million tonnes in 2023 (latest available), indicating a major position in global phosphate output
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Algeria’s electricity transmission and distribution losses were 14.8% in 2022 (latest in source), reflecting grid efficiency levels relevant to industrial supply
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Algeria’s crude oil refining capacity was 17.3 million tonnes per year in 2022, indicating domestic refining capability constraints
Interpretation
Industrial Infrastructure Interpretation
Algeria’s industrial infrastructure shows strong resource potential alongside efficiency and capacity limits, with phosphate output reaching 11.2 million tonnes in 2023 while electricity transmission and distribution losses remain high at 14.8% in 2022 and crude oil refining capacity is constrained at 17.3 million tonnes per year in 2022.
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Industrial Output5 stats
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Algeria produced 0.62 million tonnes of steel in 2023, reflecting domestic metal supply capacity for industrial demand
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Algeria’s refined copper production was 0.0 million tonnes in 2023 (no domestic refined output reported), indicating reliance on imports for copper use
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Algeria’s electricity generation was 54.0 TWh in 2023, indicating total power output scale for industry
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Algeria’s industrial value added growth was 1.6% in 2023 (latest in source), indicating modest industrial expansion
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Algeria’s manufacturing value added growth was -0.7% in 2023 (latest in source), reflecting weakness in manufacturing activity
Interpretation
Industrial Output Interpretation
For Algeria’s industrial output in 2023, electricity generation reached 54.0 TWh and steel production stood at 0.62 million tonnes, yet industrial value added grew only 1.6% while manufacturing value added fell by 0.7%, and refined copper output was effectively zero, pointing to a largely capacity supported but uneven production picture.
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Macro Indicators6 stats
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Algeria’s total population was 46.0 million in 2023, providing context for domestic industrial demand potential
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Algeria’s gross domestic product (current US$) was US$189.0 billion in 2023, indicating overall economic scale influencing industrial activity
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Algeria’s GDP per capita (current US$) was US$4,110in 2023, indicating purchasing-power context for industrial goods consumption
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Algeria’s gross capital formation was 26.4% of GDP in 2023, indicating the investment intensity supporting industrial capacity
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Algeria’s merchandise trade openness (exports+imports as % of GDP) was 56.1% in 2022 (latest in source), indicating the economy’s integration with global markets
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Algeria’s population using at least basic sanitation services was 77.0% in 2022, supporting health-related labor productivity conditions
Interpretation
Macro Indicators Interpretation
For the Macro Indicators angle, Algeria combines strong economic scale with heavy investment, with GDP at US$189.0 billion in 2023 and gross capital formation at 26.4% of GDP, a setup that likely underpins industrial capacity growth supported by a population of 46.0 million.
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