Five Algerian Firms Showcase Natural Stone in Italy
Algeria is actively participating in the 30th edition of the International Exhibition of Marble and Natural Stones in Verona, Italy. This engagement features five national institutions specializing in the production and processing of marble and natural stones. The fair, which includes economic operators from 54 countries, serves as a platform for Algeria to broaden its non-hydrocarbon exports and enhance the presence of its national products in global markets. The natural stone industry is identified as a key sector for Algeria's national industry to transition from fulfilling domestic demand to penetrating foreign markets.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion highlighted the importance of this step, noting that the marble and natural stone industry is undergoing a gradual transformation. This shift aims to develop production and processing capabilities, increasing added value to establish an industrial base capable of targeting exports. The Verona exhibition provides direct spaces for business meetings and communication with international stakeholders, facilitating the introduction of Algerian production and processing capacities, as well as exploring new partnership opportunities and discovering new markets.
Economic expert Houari Tiguerci underscored that Algeria's participation in the Verona exhibition presents a significant opportunity to showcase national capabilities in this sector and open new channels for Algerian institutions in foreign markets. Mr. Tiguerci emphasized the importance of utilizing specialized events like this not merely for displaying products, but for building commercial relationships and economic partnerships that can extend beyond the exhibition. He further noted that marble and natural stones hold considerable potential for diversifying Algerian exports, provided that the entire production chain, from raw material extraction to processing and competitive marketing, is developed to maximize economic return through increased added value and sustainable export strategies.
