The US-Algeria trade relationship is dynamic and each year the trade volume between the two countries increases. Recently the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria ratified a law concerning US-Algeria trade that will change the way Algerianimporters pay for goods. According to the Ordinance n°9-01 - 29 Rajab 1430, all future transactions for the payment of goods must be conducted by letter of credit. Additionally all imported goods must be new.

To view a copy of this law in French, please visit the website of USABC member BIVAC North America: ORDONNACE N. 0-01

October 3-9, 2009

ALGERIAN DELEGATION AT THE 2009 PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

In October 2009, the USABC and the Embassy of Algeria in Washington, DC, organized a large Study & Trade Mission to the Pack 2009 Expo in Las Vegas. This activity was geared towards Algerian companies seeking to buy new packaging systems and learn how packing techniques can help Algerian products reach American consumers. The objective of this delegation was to increase US-Algeria trade through the application of new marketing and packaging techniques. The Pack Expo of Las Vegas is the world’s largest and most prestigious trade fair event focused on packaging, processing and marketing. During the four days of the Expo the USABC delegates met with the world’s top packaging producers in all domains including pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, bulk items, consumer electronics, clothing and jewelry, telecommunications, cosmetics and beauty, caning and freezing, transportation, and snack foods.

 

June 1-4, 2009

USA PAVILION AT THE ALGIERS INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR S.A.F.E.X. Algiers, Algeria

The USA Pavilion is organized annually by the US Embassy in Algiers in collaboration with the USA Department of Commerce, the US-Algeria Business Council and the RedMed Group. The annual Algiers International Trade Fair is the most important and high-profile trade event in all of Africa.  Participating in the US Pavilion is an excellent opportunity for your company to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to Algeria, to meet new partners and to have unparalleled access to key decision makers from the Algerian Government, the private sector and the media.  For trade fair updates, contact the US-Algeria Business Council.