Algeria’s Minister of Domestic Trade and National Market Control, Tayeb Zitouni, chaired a coordination meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Algiers as part of ongoing preparations for the African Intra-Trade Fair (IATF) scheduled to take place in Algeria from September 4-10, 20251.
High-Level Coordination Meeting
Minister Zitouni met with sector executives and heads of subcommittees responsible for overseeing various organizational aspects of this important continental event1. The fair will be hosted at the Exhibition Palace (Pins Maritimes) in Algiers1.
Expected Scale and Participation
The fourth edition of the African Intra-Trade Fair is anticipated to attract significant international participation:
- Over 2,000 exhibitors are expected to participate
- More than 35,000 visitors from over 140 countries
- The event serves as a trading and investment platform for the continent
- Functions as a marketplace for the African Continental Free Trade Area
Economic Impact Projections
Organizers expect the fair to result in substantial economic outcomes, with projected commercial and investment contracts exceeding $44 billion USD1. This demonstrates the significant economic potential and scale of the event for continental trade development.
Organizational Partnership
The fair is organized through a collaborative partnership between:
- Afreximbank
- African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat General
- African Union Commission
- Algeria as the host country
Platform for Business Development
The IATF serves as a comprehensive platform bringing together major corporations, small and medium enterprises, investors, and decision-makers to explore trade and investment opportunities while establishing connections with potential partners1. This positioning makes it a crucial event for advancing intra-African trade and economic integration objectives.
The coordination meeting reflects Algeria’s commitment to successfully hosting this continental event, which represents a significant opportunity to strengthen Africa’s economic ties and promote the African Continental Free Trade Area initiative
