US Algiers embassy seminar highlights trade links
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - AUGUST 9: The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) meets Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf (L) at the United States Department of State in Washington, United States on August 9, 2023. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
A technical seminar at the United States Embassy in Algiers this week highlighted ongoing trade links between Algeria and the US, according to an article by the Algerian government-friendly Observalgerie, released on June 9th. The workshops focused on oilseed processing and modernising animal feed production.
The event spanned several days, bringing together industry experts and policymakers from both nations. The discussions were coordinated by the US Department of Agriculture, the US Soybean Export Council, the Soybean Innovation Lab, and the University of Missouri. The main aim was to share industrial practices and technical standards to develop Algeria’s processing sector.
Mark Schapiro, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Algeria, noted that American soybean exports support Algeria’s food supply. He cited the quality and consistent delivery of these shipments. These raw materials go directly into the local supply chain to support Algerian poultry and livestock farmers. The imports also provide raw inputs for national industrial crushing complexes.
Trade data shows a clear increase in these commercial exchanges. Between 2025 and 2026, US soybean exports to Algeria more than doubled. This growth matches rising domestic demand for animal feed inputs, driven by recent investments in livestock and poultry farming across the country.
For Algeria, this technical exchange aligns with commercial objectives to upgrade its domestic processing industry. Currently, the country relies heavily on imports of finished and semi-finished agricultural goods. Whilst oilseeds like soybeans, sunflower, and rapeseed are vital for making local cooking oils and animal feed, domestic crop production remains limited.
The Algerian government has recently launched several initiatives, particularly in the Saharan regions, to test and encourage large-scale local cultivation of oilseed crops. The Algiers seminar reflects a practical effort to use international commercial and academic data to improve local processing output. By studying these technical standards, Algerian firms aim to improve production efficiency and manage global market price fluctuations according to Observalgerie.
Maghrebi.org, Observalgerie.
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