Industry & Mining
From The Report: Algeria 2018
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The industrial sector is seen as having potential to drive economic diversification and reduce the import bill. In addition to heavy industrial subsectors such as steel and cement, pharmaceuticals, agri-business and automotive manufacturing hold promise in becoming key exporters. For the sector as a whole, and particularly for small businesses, investment in logistics and transport capacities will be crucial to building a local ecosystem that is robust enough to position industry as a key driver of growth. In addition to its hydrocarbons wealth, Algeria is rich in a variety of minerals, such as phosphate, gold, iron, zinc, lead and others. These ores are still largely untapped, but the diversification drive deployed by the government to reduce the country’s reliance on oil and gas and direct it towards more sustainable growth could lead to greater development of this heretofore marginal industry. This chapter contains an interview with Amara Charaf-Eddine, CEO, Madar Holding.

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Overview

Productivity boost: Industrial policy focuses on facilitating small business creation and raising local integration
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The 2014 slowdown in oil prices revealed the vulnerability of Algeria’s economy, heavily reliant on hydrocarbons, and highlighted the need for a paradigm shift. The government sees the industrial sector as having the potential to drive diversification and reduce the import bill. In addition to heavy industrial subsectors, such as steel (see analysis) and cement, a number of other industries have the potential to become key exporters, including pharmaceuticals (see analysis), agro-industry and automotive…

Interview

Hand in hand: Amara Charaf-Eddine, CEO, Madar Holding, on catalysing industrial innovation and supporting entrepreneurship
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Interview :Amara Charaf-Eddine How can innovation help to boost high-potential manufacturing segments? AMARA CHARAF-EDDINE: The growth of production and the creation of long-term jobs are at the base of the national growth model. This strategy targets a significant rise in production, giving priority to those segments, such as agriculture, fisheries, ICT and tourism, that produce tradable goods and services. In my opinion the sources of innovation are of two types. The first is the realisation…

Analysis

Below the surface: New legislation aims to attract fresh mining investment
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In addition to its hydrocarbons wealth, Algeria is rich in a variety of minerals, such as phosphate, gold, iron, zinc, lead and others. These ores are still largely untapped but the diversification drive deployed by the government to reduce the country’s reliance on oil and gas and direct it towards more sustainable growth could lead to greater development of this heretofore marginal industry. Structure & Oversight In 2017 the mining sector had approximately 1380 active mines, 450 quarries…

Analysis

A steely performance: Algeria moves closer to its goal of becoming self-sufficient in steel
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There are a large number of capacity-building projects under way in Algerian steel, which has become a thriving subsegment within the country’s industrial landscape. Forecasts indicate output will increase by 7m tonnes to 12m tonnes per annum (tpa) by the end of 2020. A milestone was reached in 2017 with the start of operations at the Algerian-Qatari Bellara steel complex in the wilaya (province) of Jijel. Valued at $2bn, the facility spans 200 ha and has the capacity to produce 2m tpa of steel…

Analysis

Best medicine: Import replacement policy and strong fundamentals support pharmaceutical expansion
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Pharmaceuticals is one of Algeria’s most dynamic manufacturing industries. The state-owned SAIDAL group is the main producer, and there were approximately 80 other local and foreign manufacturers operating in the segment in 2018. Following the 2009 imposition of restrictions on the import of goods that can be produced locally, national output has grown rapidly, leading to rising levels of self-sufficiency. The market is currently the largest in Africa with an estimated value of $3.7bn. Factors…