Algiers – The fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), which concluded its activities on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Algiers, marked a pivotal moment for Algerian companies in strengthening their presence in African markets. The participation resulted in the signing of agreements worth over $11.4 billion, representing approximately 23.6% of the total deals signed during the event, according to a report by aps.dz.
The fair, held from September 4 to 10, 2025, saw total deals amounting to over $48.3 billion, reflecting Algeria’s central role in advancing African integration and showcasing the transformation of its companies toward deeper engagement with the continent. In addition to the signed agreements, the event generated export opportunities and commitments for Algerian companies, valued at over $11.6 billion, to be formalized later.
These agreements spanned various economic sectors, including energy and renewable energy, industry (mechanical, chemical, electrical, home appliances, electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, iron, and steel), startups, agriculture, tourism, and culture.
Key Agreements Highlighted:
- Energy Sector:
- The Egyptian company El Sewedy Electric announced investment intentions worth $2.5 billion to establish an industrial investment base in Algeria, covering areas such as electrical industries and renewable energies.
- El Sewedy Electric Algeria, the company’s Algerian branch, signed a €100 million agreement with the Ivorian company Sogelux to export locally manufactured electrical equipment to Côte d’Ivoire.
- Sonatrach signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kenyan National Oil Corporation to undertake joint projects in hydrocarbon exploration and production, as well as to supply the Kenyan market with liquefied petroleum gas and petroleum products.
- Industrial Sector:
- The National Iron and Steel Company (SNS) signed eight preliminary protocols with African and international companies, valued at approximately $950 million, covering investments in spare parts manufacturing, copper and steel structures, truck frames, and other products.
- The Algerian industrial group GSP Electric, specializing in electrical equipment, signed a $480 million agreement with the Ivorian company Sogelux to supply West African markets with Algerian-made electrical equipment.
- The Algerian-Qatari Steel Company secured four contracts worth $420 million to export various steel products to African markets.
- Inatel (a subsidiary of the National Telecommunications Equipment Company) and its Chinese partner Morivan Technology signed a $300 million agreement to produce and export 2 million electronic payment devices to Nigeria.
- Food Industry:
- The Agrolog Food and Logistics Group signed a $200 million agreement with Uganda’s Aparsi Group for a project to process cocoa and coffee.
- The LAPL Group signed a $200 million agreement with Uganda’s Jaber Company to export national products to East African markets.
- Tafadis (a subsidiary of the Madar Group) signed an agreement with Libya’s Al-Hilal Jabal Al-Fadhi to export 360,000 tons of refined sugar, valued at $180 million.
- Mechanical Industry:
- BAIC Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding with South Africa’s Felteks Trim, which will invest $50 million in the first phase to manufacture spare parts and components for BAIC vehicle production in Algeria.
- The Algerian Chemical Specialties Holding Company (ACS) signed three contracts worth $200 million with Algeria FAW Trucks Industries, which aims to manufacture Chinese FAW trucks in Algeria, to supply components such as glass, mirrors, paint, and plastics.
- Chery Algeria signed several agreements with subcontractors for local vehicle manufacturing, including a $130 million deal with Fabcom, a company specializing in car battery production.
- Electronics Sector:
- The Condor Group signed agreements with six African companies, valued at $80 million, to export its products to Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritania, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.
The significant share of deals secured by Algerian companies underscores the country’s growing influence in intra-African trade and its strategic role in fostering economic integration across the continent. The fair’s success highlights Algeria’s position as a key economic hub, with its companies demonstrating competitiveness and innovation in diverse sectors.
