Group 1 - Algeria's steel industry is capable of producing competitive low-emission steel, with export becoming a key objective despite EU import quotas limiting exports [1][2] - Major Algerian steel producers, such as Tosyali Algeria and AQS, are operating at high capacity utilization rates of nearly 97% and 98% respectively, driven by targeted investments and upgraded production processes [1] - Tosyali Algeria is a significant player in the direct reduced iron (DRI) sector, with plans for a second DRI facility to achieve record production by 2025, and is one of the few plants capable of operating on hydrogen [1] Group 2 - The EU is a natural export destination for Algerian steel due to geographic proximity and industrial demand, but strict quota regulations limit export potential [2] - Algerian producers are advocating for an increase in export quotas to meet demand, as current quotas are expected to reach their limits soon [2] - Discussions at the World Economic Forum highlighted the need for the EU to reconsider its quota system, taking into account the carbon footprint of imported steel, which aligns with the European Green Deal [2][3] Group 3 - Algeria positions itself as a green steel producer with advanced technology that meets environmental standards, while the EU faces challenges in balancing protection of its steel industry with climate commitments [3] - Changes in the EU quota system will significantly impact Algeria's ability to export steel to the European market in the long term [3]