Algeria Retail Sector Research Highlights

Overview

Countries worldwide preparing for the next industrial revolution
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The global economy is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), or Industry 4.0, based on the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. These changes are presenting emerging markets with opportunities such as improved productivity, as well as risks, namely reshoring and the displacement of human labour by automation. Wealthier…

Country Report

The Report: Algeria 2018
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Reaching a population of 42.3m by the end of 2018, Algeria is the second-largest country in North Africa after Egypt. The country is one of Africa’s most important producers of hydrocarbons and enjoys large reserves of shale oil and gas not commercially exploited. Although Algeria enjoys a relatively closed economy, it holds close trading links with its Mediterranean neighbours to the north, and

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The Report: Algeria 2017
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At $156bn in 2016, Algeria’s GDP is the largest in the Maghreb region and the second largest in North Africa, and with a per capita GDP of $3843, it also ranks as the wealthiest in North Africa.

CEO Survey

Algeria Economy Infographic 2016: Going Strong

Hydrocarbons remain the mainstay of Algeria’s economy, although following the drop in oil prices since mid-2014, the government is hastening efforts to encourage investment in other sectors, with a particular focus on industry and agriculture. While foreign reserve and government debt levels are under pressure, both appear set to remain reasonably comfortable over the near future. Economy:…

Analysis

New legislation on mining is designed to encourage foreign partners
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Hydrocarbons have long served as the backbone of Algeria’s economy, but in the past year there has been a push to encourage activity in other extractive industries, following the introduction of new legislation aimed at increasing mineral production. The text of the new mining bill, which was approved by the National Assembly and the upper house in late January 2014, is seen as crucial to helping…

Chapter

The Report: Algeria 2014: Industry and Retail
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Overreliance on the energy sector in the last three decades has siphoned investment away from manufacturing and left Algeria with high import demand in a number of critical areas, including food supply, machinery, electronics and other consumer goods. However, in the last 10 years, Algeria has focused on developing local manufacturing industries in order to reduce its heavy import spending, boost employment,…

Interview

OBG talks to Hamoud Tazerouti, CEO, Entreprise Nationale des Véhicules Industriels (SNVI)
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Interview: Hamoud Tazerouti How will the Algerian automotive market evolve over the coming years? HAMOUD TAZEROUTI: After a historical high of more than 600,000 cars were imported in 2012, the Algerian automotive market has experienced a progressive slowdown in 2013, as well as during the first half of 2014, due to a reprioritisation of household expenditures by consumers – particularly towards…

Interview

OGB talks to Amor Habes, Owner and General Manager, Faderco
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Interview: Amor Habes What are the most important obstacles to greenfield investment projects in Algeria? AMOR HABES: While there were many obstacles a decade or so ago, industry has benefitted from a revival thanks to the initiatives undertaken by public authorities since the adoption of new legislation in 2009. There remain, however, specific areas for improvement. The different sector stakeholders…

Interview

OBG talks to Javier Goñi, Chairman and CEO, Fertiberia Group
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Interview: Javier Goñi What sort of scope do you see for expanding fertiliser production in Algeria? JAVIER GOÑI: The potential of the Algerian market is very high for many reasons. First, Algeria is rich in many of the raw materials required for producing fertilisers – it is notably one of the world’s major producers of natural gas, the most important input for making ammonia, which in turn…

Overview

The country seeks to return to its industrial past
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In the last 10 years, Algeria has focused on developing local manufacturing industries in order to reduce its heavy import spending, boost employment, increase value addition and export revenues, and diversify the economy. Today the oil and gas industry contributes 97% of export receipts and roughly one-third of GDP, yet it employs only a fraction of the workforce. Over-reliance on the energy sector…

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