Algerian Radio
The "Dzair Export Assistance Programme," an initiative designed to facilitate access to African markets and launched in January 2025 by the Society for Economic Studies and Investment Development (SEEDI), has enrolled 450 companies looking to export their products, according to the company’s director, Hicham Saïdi.
Speaking to the APS on the sidelines of the National Exhibition of Algerian Exported Products—organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, which concluded on Friday at the "Mohamed Benahmed" Convention Center in Oran—Mr. Saïdi explained that the program relies on comprehensive support. This ranges from an initial diagnosis of the company's status to in-depth studies, as well as specialized training in exports, logistics, and export supply chain management.
The official added that the program is currently in a maturation phase, characterized by a thorough review of the files of participating companies. He noted that the program's effective launch will take place immediately following the second edition of the African Conference on Export and Logistics, scheduled for April 21, 2026, in Algiers.
He highlighted that Algerian products have reached significant quality levels, allowing them to penetrate African markets with the potential for further development to access other global markets. He estimated that this reflects the efforts made by economic operators to improve their products in accordance with international standards.
Regarding export prospects, he noted that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement has facilitated a shift toward regular orders from several African countries, demonstrating the foothold Algerian products have established in these markets.
He further affirmed that the full range of Algerian products is capable of competing in the African market—particularly within the agri-food, construction materials, iron and steel, and pharmaceutical industries. These sectors benefit from Algeria's strategic geographical position as well as state support mechanisms, specifically the Special Fund for Export Promotion, which covers half of transport costs, thereby conferring a competitive advantage upon national products.
