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Algeria Tire Market Outlook 2025: Demand, Imports & China’s Role

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Market Background in Algeria

Algeria is located in the northwest of Africa. In 2023, its population was approximately 45.6 million, and the per capital GDP was $5,260. According to the classification standards of the World Bank, it falls into the category of upper-middle income. Algeria’s economic scale ranks among the top in Africa. Its main national economy is based on oil and natural gas, with high oil reserves, abundant water resources, and rich tourism resources. It is one of the top ten importers of grain, milk, oil, and sugar in the world. Its main export products are oil and natural gas.

Since 2013, China has continuously been Algeria’s largest source of imports.

Yacine Guidoum, the general manager of Eurl Saterex-Iris, said, “The Algerian market consumes over 7 million tires annually.” In terms of regional demand, the northern region accounts for more than 60% of the total tire demand in Algeria. The high demand in this region can be attributed to the numerous large fleets it possesses. As for the market segments, the passenger car tire market is the largest tire market segment in Algeria, followed by the commercial vehicle tire market. Therefore, the development of the Algerian tire market is closely related to the development of its automotive industry.

Tire Market Status and Prospects

 

Market Status

 
The Algerian auto, vehicle, and machine parts market is full of potential opportunities and is waiting to be developed. Tires, as one of a important part
  • • Continuous growth in demand: With the continuous increase in the number of cars and trucks in Algeria, the demand for tires is also growing steadily. As one of the major economies in Africa, Algeria has a relatively mature vehicle industry, and the government’s investment in infrastructure has also promoted the development of related industries.
  • • High dependence on imports: Although the local production capacity of tires in Algeria is limited, the strong market demand leads to a high dependence on imports. According to industry insiders, only about 15% of auto and vehicle parts in Algeria can be produced domestically, while the remaining 85% are imported.
  • • An important market for Chinese exports: China has become the second-largest source of imports for Algeria, and tires are one of the important commodities that China exports to Algeria. This situation provides huge market opportunities for Chinese and other foreign enterprises.

 

Market Prospects

 
  • • Policy support: The government’s supportive policies for the tires in Algeria have created favorable conditions for the development of the auto parts industry.
  • • Economic growth: Algeria’s national economy has shown a steady growth trend in recent years, providing a solid foundation for the development of the tires industry. With economic recovery and growth, the increase in car ownership will further drive the demand in the auto parts market.

New energy vehicle market: With the expansion of the new energy vehicle market and the Algerian government’s emphasis on environmental protection, the new energy vehicle parts market will also present new development opportunities.

Exhibitions and Exchange Platforms

 

At present, Algeria is in a stage of full-scale development, and all necessary resources are available.

  • • SITP——International Public Works, Construction Machinery and Mining Exhibition,  has been held annually since 2003. With the rapidly developing construction machinery industry in Algeria, this exhibition has witnessed rapid growth since its inception and has now become a major construction machinery professional event in North Africa.
  • • EQUIP AUTO ALGERIA——International Exhibition for Automotive Equipment, Vehicles, and Spare Parts
EQUIP

The exhibition not only provides exhibitors with a platform to showcase products and technologies but also offers entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors a place to understand market trends and establish business connections.

Historical Development of the Algerian Tire Market

  • • Before 2013: Michelin owned the only tire manufacturing plant in Algeria, but it was closed in 2013. Due to insufficient supply of locally manufactured products, most tire manufacturing companies operating in Algeria chose to import tires and then distribute them through exclusive dealers and wholesale networks.
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  • • Before 2018: The tire market in Algeria was almost entirely dependent on imports before 2018.
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  • • In the spring of 2018: a new tire manufacturer, “Iris Tyre”, emerged. Two-thirds of its production is supplied to the Algerian market, and one-third is exported to Europe and the rest of Africa, with an output of 1-1.8 million tires.
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  • • From March 2023 to October 2024: the ban on importing used cars under three years old was lifted, and imports were allowed for three years.
    According to statistics from 2023 to the first half of 2024, Algerians imported 26,562 used cars, with a total value of 386.28 million US dollars (an average of 14,542.57 US dollars per car) (see Figure 2 for imported car brands).
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  • • In September 2024: Algeria announced that it would import 300,000 tires by the end of the year. The production capacity of the only local tire manufacturer, “Iris Tyre”, which was originally 1.8 million (including exports), is planned to be increased to 2-4 million tires. The local tire prices in Algeria have risen by 25%.

The demand for tires in northern Algeria accounts for 60%, with large fleets. Passenger car tires are in the highest demand in Algeria, followed by commercial vehicles.

  • • At the end of October of 2024: the Kazan Conference announced that Algeria became one of the 13 partner countries, bringing new opportunities for trade between China and Algeria.
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  • • Now in 2025: the demand for tire imports in Algeria is still growing steadily, and the future market is expected to be very promising.

 

Popular Tires in Algeria

 

Top Brands: Jinyu, Blacklion, Triangle, Sportrak,  Kapsen, Boto…

Hot-Selling Sizes: 315/80R22.5, 12R22.5 and 14.00R20 are the most common sizes, most popular and hot selling sizes in Algeria.

KAPSEN

Market Access Information

Import and Export Tax Inquiry

The customs website of Algeria allows you to check import and export taxes. The website address is as follows: www.douane.gov.dz/spip.php?page=tarif-douanier

Technical trade measure inquiry tools and consultation channels:

  • • The WTO Trade Measures Notification and Early Warning Platform.

http://eping.wto.org/zh

  • • Export Product Technical Guidelines.
  • Developed by the Ministry of Commerce, this guide enables users to access technical and trade measures (such as technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures) for key export markets of 7 major product categories including food and agricultural products, textiles an clothing.
  • moicom.gov.cn/cms_nes/niemanager/cren/ndex.shtm
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  • • Global Trade Service Platform.
    This platform provides enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, with all the information related to the entire trade chain of imports and exports. It enables users to query information such as relevant national laws and regulations, technical standards, inspection requirements, import volume of goods, import tariffs. the time and cost required for processing import-related procedures, etc.
    globaltradehelpdesk.org/zh
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  • • Qualified assessment service trade facilitation information platform.
    It aims to create a comprehensive and multi-dimensional “service ecosystem” for trade facilitation for enterprises. The platform sets up sections such as export strategies, news and information, early warning and attention, typical cases, etc., and regularly provides the latest international qualified assessment policies and dynamics to import and export enterprises and relevant institutions.
    www.ccaiisp.cn
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  • • China Certification and Accreditation Association.
    This is a national-level social organization in the field of certification, accreditation, inspection and testing, It has over 1,000 member units and has organized numerous leading institutions from both domestic and international sides in the field of inspection, testing and certification to form a service platform. it provides technical trade measures (technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures) information and services for export enterprises to access the technical requirements of the export market.

 

Conclusion

 

The Algerian tires market has broad market prospects and huge development potential. With the increase in vehicle ownership and construction needs, government policy support, and steady economic growth, the market will continue to develop healthily.

At the same time, exhibitions and exchange platforms also provide valuable cooperation opportunities for domestic and foreign enterprises. For enterprises interested in entering the Algerian tires market, they should closely monitor market dynamics and policy changes, seize opportunities, and actively expand the market.