Algeria-Germany Trade Nears $3 Billion as Strategic Partnership Gains Momentum

Trade and economic cooperation between Algeria and Germany has recorded encouraging progress in recent years, Algerian Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion Kamel Rezig said on Friday in Berlin.

Speaking at the opening of the Algerian-German Economic Forum, Rezig revealed that bilateral trade reached nearly $3 billion in 2025, compared with $1.74 billion in 2024. Germany consequently ranked as Algeria’s ninth-largest trading partner, fourth-largest supplier and 16th-largest export customer during the year.

The forum was organised as part of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s official visit to Germany at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. It brought together senior officials, business leaders and investors from both countries to explore opportunities for deeper economic cooperation and launch concrete joint projects.

Rezig highlighted the major legislative and structural reforms introduced by Algeria to improve its business climate, attract productive investment and accelerate the diversification of the national economy.

Thanks to its strategic location, expanding infrastructure and ongoing economic reforms, Algeria is steadily strengthening its position as a competitive investment destination. The country regards Germany as a reliable technological and economic partner capable of contributing expertise, industrial knowledge and advanced technologies.

The minister also stressed that the Algerian market represents a major gateway to the promising African market. This position gives German companies access not only to Algeria’s domestic demand but also to wider opportunities across the continent.

According to Rezig, the bilateral partnership is moving beyond the traditional exchange of goods. Algeria seeks an integrated economic model based on mutual benefit, technology transfer, skills development and sustainable local production.

Several agreements and memoranda of understanding covering promising strategic sectors were signed during the Berlin forum, demonstrating the practical results of the growing partnership.

The minister described Germany not simply as a conventional trading partner but as a trusted strategic ally. He called for stronger consultations and greater coordination to establish practical foundations for joint ventures that serve the interests of both countries.

Under President Tebboune’s leadership, Algeria is advancing a clear economic policy based on sovereignty, diversification and productive international partnerships. The Berlin forum confirms that the country’s reforms are attracting growing interest from leading global industrial powers and opening new prospects for Algerian and German investors alike.