Algeria-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $11.92B total volume โ€ขAlgeria surplus: $2.67B

Algeria โ†’ France

$7.29B

Exports (2023)

France โ†’ Algeria

$4.63B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.67B

Surplus for Algeria

Total Trade

$11.92B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Algeria and France. Green line shows exports from Algeria, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Algeria-France commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Algeria โ†’ France Exports

$7.29B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
41.8% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$3.05B
41.8% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$2.97B
40.7% of exports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$456.43M
6.3% of exports
4Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$192.81M
2.6% of exports
5Gases, rare: other than argon
$166.59M
2.3% of exports
6Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$123.20M
1.7% of exports
7Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane
$90.49M
1.2% of exports
8Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)
$63.00M
0.9% of exports
9Ammonia: anhydrous
$61.87M
0.8% of exports
10Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$36.72M
0.5% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Algeria's export portfolio to France demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

France โ†’ Algeria Imports

$4.63B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
4.5% concentration
1Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$208.84M
4.5% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$169.56M
3.7% of imports
3Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$168.56M
3.6% of imports
4Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$148.05M
3.2% of imports
5Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity not over 1500cc
$123.84M
2.7% of imports
6Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$88.12M
1.9% of imports
7Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$85.94M
1.9% of imports
8Vaccines: for human medicine
$82.35M
1.8% of imports
9Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$76.59M
1.7% of imports
10Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$75.33M
1.6% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Algeria's import pattern from France reveals significant dependencyin vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Algeria demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to France, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $11.92B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Algeria-France Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $11.92 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Algeria maintains a surplus of $2.67 billion
  • Export Focus: Algeria's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from France include vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $11.92B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Algeria leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Algeria's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements France's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $11.92B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $11.92B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $11.92 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Algeria's trade surplus of $2.67 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Algeria and France represents a total trade volume of $11.92 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Algeria, with exports exceeding importsby $2.67 billion.

Export Strengths

Algeria's exports to France total $7.29 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $3.05B or41.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from France amount to $4.63 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc, with Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc comprising4.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Algeria's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023