Opportunities brewing in Algeria for Vietnamese coffee firms

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Specifically, the coffee import tax has been reduced from 30 per cent to 5 per cent, while VAT at 19 per cent and domestic consumption tax at 10 per cent have been abolished. Therefore, the total import taxes and fees for robusta green coffee beans entering Algeria are now only 10 per cent, a significant decrease from the previous 63 per cent. This preferential policy will be in effect until the end of 2025.

The trade office assesses that this is a good opportunity for Vietnamese coffee to enhance its presence in this market. With a population of over 46 million people, Algeria imports around 130,000 tonnes of coffee beans annually, valued at approximately $300 million. Robusta accounts for more than 85 per cent of the total import turnover, while the rest is Arabica.

The main coffee exporting countries to Algeria include Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, and Uganda. Among them, Vietnam holds a significant position with more than 34,000 tonnes of green coffee beans exported to Algeria in 2024, worth around $127.4 million, according to data from the Vietnam Customs Department.

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