Tindouf Free Trade Zone to be delivered by the end of the year

The free trade zone in Tindouf is scheduled to be delivered before the end of this year, according to the Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig. This 200-hectare strategic project, initiated by the Algerian and Mauritanian presidents in 2024, aims to boost trade with West African nations. The facility features warehouses, exhibition spaces, customs services, banking and insurance centers, as well as medical and security infrastructure. Regarding national performance, the minister noted that non-hydrocarbon exports reached $5.16 billion by the end of 2025, an increase of $972 million compared to 2024. Additionally, date exports showed significant growth between 2024 and the first half of 2026.