Algeria is intensifying efforts to diversify exports, focusing on steel and logistics improvements. On April 7, the Port of Béjaïa exported over 8,000 tons of reinforcing bars, while the Port of Djen Djen signed a partnership with Algerian-Qatari Steel to streamline procedures and support trade.

The push aligns with a broader strategy to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons. Non-hydrocarbon exports reached US$5 billion in 2023, up from below US$1.5 billion previously. In the first nine months of 2025, exports rose 26% to over US$4.3 billion, driven by fertilizers, chemicals, and construction materials. In January 2026, exports to the United States increased by 50.3% year-on-year to US$238 million.

The Djen Djen agreement aims to cut cargo processing times and improve logistics efficiency. Authorities aim to strengthen infrastructure and production capacity to enhance competitiveness and support export growth.