مجلة اقتصاديات الاعمال والتجارة
Volume 11, Numéro 2, Pages 302-314
2026-09-30
Export Development And Import Restrictions In Algeria : Analyzing Their Impact On The Trade Balance And Economic Diversification
Authors : Badis Nabila . Gherras Nahla . Zermane Karim .
Abstract
Export development has become a strategic priority for many countries seeking to enhance economic growth, generate foreign exchange, and reduce structural imbalances, in this context, this article examines the role of export development along side import restriction policies in Algeria, with a particular focus on their impact on the trade balance and economic diversification. The study first outlines the theoretical foundations of export development strategies, highlighting their key requirements, including a strong productive base, institutional support, financing mechanisms, and integration into international markets. It then analyzes the Algerian case, where the economy remains heavily dependent on hydrocarbon revenues and vulnerable to external price fluctuations, often associated with the Dutch disease phenomenon. In response, public authorities have implemented various reforms, including import restrictions aimed at protecting domestic production and improving the trade balance. So the findings reveal that despite some improvement in the trade balance largely driven by fluctuations in hydrocarbon pricesnon-hydrocarbon exports remain limited and insufficiently diversified. The persistence of structural weaknesses, particularly in the industrial sector, constrains the ability of the national economy to substitute imports and sustain export growth. Moreover, excessive reliance on import restrictions risks generating shortages, inflationary pressures, and negative social impacts without addressing the root causes of economic dependence. As a result export development strategies are essential for achieving sustainable economic diversification in Algeria, their effectiveness depends on the implementation of deep structural, industrial, and institutional reforms. Strengthening productive capacity, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting non-hydrocarbon sectors are critical prerequisites for improving the trade balance and reducing long-term dependence on hydrocarbon exports
Keywords
Export ; Trade balance ; Import ; Algeria
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