Desire to work with the UK
The UK brand is strong and popular in Algeria. There are opportunities across all sectors for UK companies looking to do business and invest, and Algerian companies are keen to form mutually beneficial partnerships and joint ventures.
Diversification
The UK is well placed to help Algeria fulfil its ambitions of economic diversification, attracting investment and strengthening the competitiveness of its enterprises. This is creating opportunities for UK companies across a range of industries.
Top five UK goods exported to Algeria , in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2025
| Goods | Value (£ million ) |
|---|---|
| Medicinal & pharmaceutical products | |
| General industrial machinery (intermediate) | |
| Mechanical power generators (intermediate) | |
| Dairy products & eggs | |
| Other chemicals |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: June 2025
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Algeria: at a glance
Economic growth
4.1%
Actual figure (IMF, 2023)
The UK is 0.4% (IMF, 2023, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$5,390
Actual figure (IMF, 2023)
The UK is $49,213 (IMF, 2023, actual figure)
Currency
Algerian dinar
Business languages
Arabic, French
You’re likely to need a translator
Time zone
GMT + 1
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Opportunities for exporters
There are opportunities for UK companies across a broad range of industries. Our trade advisers in Algeria have identified particular opportunities for UK businesses in the following sectors:
Check for trade barriers
Trade barriers, such as tariffs or taxes, can raise costs, cause delays, or even stop you from exporting. Check for any issues that may impact your business when exporting.
Check duties and customs
Find information on how to export goods from the UK. View the duties, rules, restrictions, and the documents you need for your products.
Doing business in Algeria
Preparing to export
Tax
The UK and Algeria have signed a double taxation agreement, meaning the same income is not taxed twice.
VAT
If you’re registered for VAT, it may be possible to zero-rate the goods you export to Algeria, provided certain conditions are met.
Find out more on the website of the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion.
Customs
You are encouraged to use a reputable customs clearance agent familiar with the customs clearance formalities of Algeria.
Regulations
Find out more about regulations on the website of the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion.
Trade barriers
Check for any reported barriers to trading with Algeria.
Report any trade barriers that are affecting your business so we can help fix them.
Operating in Algeria
Intellectual property
Intellectual property (IP) rights are territorial and rights granted in the UK do not provide protection elsewhere. You should consider getting IP protection abroad if you want to trade overseas or sell to overseas customers via the internet.
The Intellectual Property Office provides practical information to help you protect, manage and enforce your IP abroad. Further support for British businesses can be found through a network of IP attachés, based in key UK export markets.
Payment terms
In any transaction involving the import of goods into Algeria, an advance payment cannot exceed 15% of the contract value and depends on the prior approval of the Central Bank of Algeria and the issuance bank guarantee. This payment can be made after the buyer shows the final invoices, the goods have been shipped and a D-10 certificate has been issued by customs.
Joint ventures
Overseas companies operating in strategic sectors who are looking to set up in Algeria must currently comply with the shareholding (‘51/49’) rule for joint ventures. This means a foreign investor must have an Algerian partner and can only hold a maximum of 49% of the company.
Business culture
Personal contact matters in Algeria. Prospective exporters should visit the country and take their time to understand the nature of the system. You are advised to contact our team in Algeria to help find tax and legal advisers before entering into agreements.
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