At the beginning of 2026,heavy signalscame from the North African market:

Algeria's automobile import policies continue to be loosened, the outbreak is concentrated, and China cars continue to dominate the list.The first half of the year is a golden window that cannot be missed.

For friends who do automobile exports, international logistics, and foreign trade supply chains--

Understanding policies and stepping on the right time is one of the most certain opportunities this year.

1. Why is the first half of 2026 a "golden window period"?

1. Policies have been loosened and import costs have dropped sharply

The customs clearance process for new cars is simplified and customs clearance efficiency is greatly improved

Commercial vehicles enjoyduty-free quotas, multiple exemptions such as tariffs and surcharges

Access for used cars has been relaxed, and taxes and fees for small-displacement and new energy models have been greatly reduced

Subsidies for new energy vehicles continue, and the tax burden is much lower than that for traditional fuel vehicles

Policies are not "fine-tuning", butsystematic liberalization, directly reducing import and customs clearance costs.

2. Demand side: Two major needs break out at the same time

① Mandatory renewal of public transportation/commercial vehicles

Algeria is phasing out old public buses on a large scale and adding a tax exemption policy for commercial vehicles.

Demand for buses, trucks and special vehicles was concentrated in the first half of the year, andChina brands have occupied an absolute advantage.

② There is a huge gap in civilian vehicles

As Africa's second largest automobile market, Algeria has been in short supply all year round.

China's cost-effective passenger cars and new energy vehicles are rapidly replacing used European cars.

China's automobile exports to Afghanistan havedoubledin 2025, and the momentum will only become stronger in 2026.

2. In the first half of 2026, how to seize opportunities?

January-March: Grab quotas, grab orders

Commercial vehicle duty free quota first come first served

Centralized delivery of bus renewal, which is the peak period for receiving orders

Ramadan is approaching, and the market demand for stocks is strong

April-June: Impulse, channel expansion

Demand for civilian vehicles, used vehicles and new energy vehicles has exploded in full swing

Customs clearance is smoother, suitable for large-scale shipment

Lay out KD spare parts exports in advance to avoid long-term tariff risks

3. 3 risks that must be vigilant

1. Policies may be tightened at any time

Algeria's long-term goal is to locally build cars, and the window period will not be extended indefinitely.

2. Exchange rate and payment risk

Give priority to selecting a safe settlement method to control the safety of payment.

3. Certification and customs clearance

Complete certification in advance, select logistics partners who are familiar with local ports, and avoid stuck ports.

4. Conclusion: Opportunities wait for no one, and the first half of the year is the best time to enter

Policy dividends, market demand, and advantages of China's carsresonate.

In the first half of 2026,Algeria will be a super outlet for car exports.

Early layout, early booking, early customs clearance,

Only then can we truly enjoy this wave of market dividends.

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