According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria, the Algerian government has recently enacted the 2025 Finance Law, introducing tax reductions and exemptions on coffee imports to help stabilize domestic prices and support consumers.
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Import duty on coffee has been cut from 30% to 5%;
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The Value-Added Tax (VAT) of 19% and the Domestic Consumption Tax of 10% have both been abolished.
As a result, the total import tax and fees on green Robusta coffee beans now stand at 10%, down sharply from 63%previously. This stimulus measure will remain in effect until the end of 2025, creating an excellent opportunity for Vietnamese coffee exporters to expand their presence in the North African market.
1. Algeria — 100% Coffee Import Market
Algeria does not cultivate coffee domestically and thus relies entirely on imports to meet national consumption. Coffee is the most popular beverage in Algeria.
With a population of over 46 million, the country imports approximately 130,000 tons of coffee annually, valued at around USD 300 million.
Imports are primarily in the form of raw coffee beans, which are then roasted and processed locally by Algerian companies to suit local tastes and market demand.
Robusta coffee accounts for over 85% of total imports, with Arabica coffee making up the remainder.
The main coffee suppliers to Algeria include:
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Vietnam
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Brazil
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Colombia
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Indonesia
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Côte d’Ivoire
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Ethiopia
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Uganda
2. Vietnam’s Coffee Exports to Algeria
According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in 2024, Vietnam exported 34,158 tons of green coffee beans to Algeria, earning USD 127.4 million.
Vietnamese coffee enjoys a strong reputation among Algerian importers and consumers for its high quality, distinctive aroma, and rich flavor.
Experts note that Vietnamese Robusta produces a thicker foam and absorbs sugar better than coffee from other origins, making it highly suitable for Algerian coffee blends.
Algerian roasters typically blend Vietnamese Robusta with Robusta or Arabica beans from other countries at various ratios to create products tailored to local preferences.
Importers often prefer screen 18 green beans, priced competitively — often equal to or lower than prices offered by international intermediaries.
3. Outlook: Expanding Opportunities for Vietnamese Coffee
With Algeria’s tax relief policy and growing coffee consumption, Vietnamese exporters have an excellent opportunity to consolidate market share and boost exports in 2025.
Vietnamese coffee, particularly Robusta, has the advantage of:
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Competitive pricing,
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Consistent quality, and
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Positive perception among Algerian buyers.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria recommends that Vietnamese companies leverage this policy window to:
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Strengthen trade relations with Algerian importers and distributors,
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Expand branding and marketing efforts, and
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Ensure stable supply chains to meet rising demand throughout 2025.