AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHydrocarbons Trade: Algeria emerged as the top naphtha supplier to South Korea in H1 2026, taking a 17.2% import share (up from 12.9% in 2024 and 15.6% in 2025), with the Embassy pointing to Algeria’s Mediterranean location and export potential. Non-Hydrocarbon Exports: Skikda’s Port Enterprise shipped nearly 19,000 tonnes of cement and clinker to Italy and Libya in parallel loading operations, underscoring efforts to diversify exports. Diplomacy & Airspace: Algeria severed ties with the UAE and banned UAE-registered civil and military aircraft from Algerian airspace from Sept. 11, while commercial flights to/from Algiers can continue until end-2026; the move is framed as a response to “provocative and hostile” actions. Regional Business Climate: UGCAA launched “MySyndicate,” a digital platform for traders and artisans to submit concerns, proposals, and manage membership fees online, as part of market digitization. Energy Markets: LNG prices in Asia hit the highest level since Dec 2022 amid Middle East escalation, while oil benchmarks rose on supply-route worries. Youth & Entrepreneurship: Algeria’s youth minister is in Russia for the International Youth Festival, highlighting state support for innovation, entrepreneurship, volunteering, and youth participation.
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