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Germany Expanded Trade Ties With Algeria

Germany secured dozens of new contracts as Algerian trade with France declined significantly through July 2026.

Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in International Trade

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Germany became the fourth-largest supplier to Algeria by 2025 as trade turnover between the nations climbed to $3 billion. The shift occurred alongside a decline in French-Algerian trade, which fell to €8.6 billion by July 2026.

Why it matters

Germany is actively seeking alternative energy sources to replace its former reliance on Russian gas imports. Simultaneously, Algeria has moved to reduce its commercial dependence on France amid shifting political tensions and domestic policy changes.

Annual trade turnover between Germany and Algeria rose to $3 billion, while French-Algerian trade dropped from €11.2 billion in 2024 to €8.6 billion by July 2026. Additionally, 600 French companies reported bankruptcy in 2025.

The players

Abdelmadjid Tebboune

He is the President of Algeria who oversaw the expansion of economic ties during his visit to Berlin.

Sonatrach

It is the state-owned Algerian oil and gas company that signed a major LNG supply contract with VNG.

Stellantis

This multinational automotive manufacturing corporation is launching an Opel production facility in Algeria.

The details

Diplomatic efforts in 2026, including a visit to Berlin by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, resulted in 31 new contracts and memoranda. These agreements include a natural gas supply deal between VNG and Sonatrach, an Opel production facility by Stellantis and the Halil group, and a new direct flight route by Air Algérie.

Timeline

  1. Trade between Algeria and France reached €11.2 billion in 2024.

  2. 600 French companies declared bankruptcy in 2025.

  3. President Tebboune visited Berlin in July 2026.

  4. The German Foreign Minister visited Algeria for energy talks in August 2026.

Market Dynamics

This trade realignment supports the strategic goals of the SoutH2 Corridor project, which aims to transport 4 million tons of green hydrogen to Germany annually. The shift reflects a broader transition in European energy procurement away from historical dependencies toward new Mediterranean partnerships.

Institutional investors may see shifted risk profiles for companies heavily reliant on French-Algerian trade corridors following the recent bankruptcies. Conversely, the growth of the green hydrogen sector through the SoutH2 Corridor offers new long-term allocation opportunities in energy markets.

The takeaway

The pivot in Algerian trade signals a move toward diversification in the North African energy sector to satisfy European demand. Investors should monitor how these 31 new contracts stabilize regional supply chains heading into the 2027 French election cycle.

Further reading

For more information on global commercial shifts, visit the International Trade section.

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