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2025年第一季度阿尔及利亚外贸逆差20.7亿美元
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-08-09 17:40

Core Insights - Algeria's foreign trade deficit reached $2.07 billion in Q1 2025, a significant shift from a surplus of $900 million in the same period last year [1] - Total exports amounted to $11.68 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.8%, with oil and gas products constituting 90% of the export total [1] - The price of oil and gas exports decreased by 2.5%, while the export volume fell by 2.9% [1] - Non-oil and gas product exports saw a price increase of 5.8%, but the export volume dropped by 16% [1] - Imports surged to $13.7 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.4%, with a notable volume increase of 25.2% [1] - The fastest-growing import categories included beverages and tobacco (up 54.1%) and mineral fuels and lubricants (up 47.4%) [1] - Despite a 4.6% decline in overall import prices, the total import volume continued to rise, indicating strong consumer and industrial demand in Algeria [1] Trade Structure Weaknesses - The trade data highlights ongoing weaknesses in Algeria's trade structure, with oil and gas exports remaining dominant and the non-oil sector still weak [2] - The lack of export diversification continues to pose challenges for the Algerian government in mitigating external shocks [2]