Great opportunities for Vietnamese coffee in Algerian market

There is still abundant room for Vietnamese coffee to be exported to Algeria because it is highly appreciated by importers and consumers for its quality and flavour. (Illustration image/Source: VNA)

According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria, the Algerian government has recently issued the 2025 Law on Finance, which includes provisions to lower and eliminate import taxes on coffee to reduce product costs and support domestic consumers.

Specifically, the import tax on coffee has been reduced from 30% to 5%, while the value-added tax (VAT-19%) and domestic consumption tax (10%) have been removed.

As a result, the total tax and import fees for raw green Robusta coffee in Algeria have been reduced to only 10%, a significant decrease from the previous 63%. This preferential policy will be in effect until the end of 2025.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria considers this an excellent opportunity for Vietnamese coffee to strengthen its presence in this North African market.

As a country that does not cultivate coffee, Algeria relies entirely on imports to meet domestic consumption needs. Coffee is also the most popular beverage among Algerians.

With a population of over 46 million people, Algeria imports approximately 130,000 tonnes of coffee beans annually, valued at around 300 million USD. Robusta accounts for more than 85% of the total import volume, with the remaining portion being Arabica.

Major coffee-exporting countries to Algeria include Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, and Uganda. Among them, Vietnam holds a significant position, exporting 34,158 tonnes of raw green coffee to Algeria in 2024, reaching a value of 127.4 million USD (according to data from Vietnam Customs).

Vietnamese coffee is highly appreciated by Algerian importers and consumers due to its distinctive flavour, high foam content, and excellent sugar absorption. Coffee roasters in Algeria often blend Vietnamese Robusta with other coffee varieties in specific proportions to suit local consumer preferences.

Thanks to its stable quality, competitive pricing, and Algeria’s new tax policy, this presents a major opportunity for Vietnamese coffee to expand its market share in Algeria and the broader North African region.