Domestic trade in Algeria: the 2027 finance bill provides measures to 31 December 2029
The Minister of Domestic Trade presented to the Finance and Budget Committee the sector budget in the 2027 finance bill and measures extended to 2029.
In short
On 22 October 2026, the Minister of Domestic Trade and Regulation of the National Market presented to the Finance and Budget Committee the sector budget in the 2027 finance bill (PLF 2027). Credits stand at DA 149.20 billion in commitment authorisations and DA 153.38 billion in payment credits. The bill also provides for extending several measures to 31 December 2029.
Key points
- 2027 sector credits: DA 149.20 billion in commitment authorisations and DA 153.38 billion in payment credits.
- Respective increases of 17.83% and 18.06%.
- The reduced 5% customs duty is kept on imports of live cattle and sheep for slaughter and fresh red meat.
- VAT and TIC exemptions extended for green coffee, and VAT exemption for dried legumes.
- Importers and processors of crude soybean oil must start local production or source nationally by 31 December 2029 at the latest.
What the committee meeting covered
The Finance and Budget Committee met on Thursday 22 October 2026, chaired by its vice-chairman. It heard a presentation by the Minister of Domestic Trade and Regulation of the National Market on the sector budget in the PLF 2027. The Minister for Relations with Parliament attended.
According to the minister, credits for the sector for 2027 stand at DA 149.20 billion in commitment authorisations (AE) and DA 153.38 billion in payment credits (CP). The increases are 17.83% and 18.06%.
Measures extended to 31 December 2029
The minister said the PLF 2027 provides for extending several measures to 31 December 2029, including:
- A reduced customs duty of 5% on imports of live cattle and sheep for slaughter and of fresh chilled vacuum-packed red meat, with the benefit extended to certain categories of live cattle for fattening.
- VAT and domestic consumption tax (TIC) exemption on imports of green coffee.
- VAT exemption on imports and sales of dried legumes.
- VAT exemption on sales of fresh fruit and vegetables, table eggs, broiler chickens and turkeys produced locally, and of crude oil and oilcake from local crushing of oilseeds.
- Imported crude soybean oil: exemption from customs duties and VAT. Importers and processors must, by 31 December 2029 at the latest, start local production or source on the national market.
Questions from committee members
Committee members raised questions on rising prices, measures for price stability and supply, distribution networks and cold storage, digitisation of commercial transactions, the interventions of inspection agents, and the shortage of regulated markets in communes and villages.
For foreign investors
According to the minister, the PLF 2027 provides import measures: a reduced 5% customs duty on cattle, sheep and red meat, VAT and TIC exemption on green coffee, and exemption from customs duties and VAT on imported crude soybean oil, extended to 31 December 2029.
Frequently asked questions
What is the domestic trade sector budget in the PLF 2027?
According to the minister, it is DA 149.20 billion in commitment authorisations and DA 153.38 billion in payment credits. The increases are 17.83% and 18.06%.
Until when does the PLF 2027 provide to extend the food product measures?
The PLF 2027 provides for extending several measures to 31 December 2029.
What must importers of crude soybean oil do by 31 December 2029?
Importers and processors of this product must, by 31 December 2029 at the latest, start local production or source on the national market.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with administrative procedures (NIF, trade register, CASNOS, etc.). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=demarches.