Algerian State-Owned Enterprises Will Participate in Importing Coffee and Bananas to Ensure Normal Market Supply

Published Jun 19, 2025

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According to the Algerian National News Agency (APS) on May 13, Minister of Domestic Trade Chituni stated on the 12th that the Algerian government will allow state-owned enterprises to import coffee and bananas together with private import companies, in order to ensure consumers can purchase these goods at affordable prices and maintain normal market supply. The government said the purpose of this measure is to combat current market shortages and price speculation for coffee and bananas.

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A is a major coffee-consuming country, with an average annual coffee consumption of 3-4 kilograms per adult, comparable to France and the United States. A imports 130,000 tons of coffee beans annually, with import values reaching $300 million. Recently, coffee and banana supplies have been scarce on A's market, leading to significant price increases. In March 2025, due to rising banana prices, A penalized 53 national banana importers by revoking their import licenses. The Minister of Domestic Trade emphasized that in 2023, following the president's instructions, ...

Source: Foodmate