Algeria National Investment Development Agency - ANDI
Key Competitive Attractions
Algeria is the biggest country in the Mediterranean and has one of the largest oil and gas reserves in the world. The country benefits from a young and dynamic population (48% of the population is less than 19 years of age). French is widely spoken in Algeria, and the use of English is growing, particularly in business environments.
The largest export item is oil and gas. Algeria is the 3rd largest exporter of natural gas in the world. In the Mediterranean, the country is the biggest producer and exporter of both oil and natural gas. In addition, Algeria has large deposits of phosphate, zinc, gold, uranium, iron, tungsten and kaolin.
Major business sectors are agro-food, chemicals/pharmaceuticals, paper & packaging, electronics, mechanics, construction and civil engineering, mining, agriculture, banking & insurance, telecommunications, tourism and business consulting.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Algerian National Investment Development Agency (ANDI) gives advice and support to foreign investment projects and has a comprehensive partnership database for the benefit of potential investors. Tax exemptions or reductions are offered subject to an assessment of individual projects and the impact on economic and social development.
