Algeria's 33 wilayas to export goods to 57 countries on Saturday
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Five earlier shipments from three wilayas reached six countries, according to Algérie 360.
Algeria will hold a national export day on Saturday, when locally made products leave from 33 wilayas for markets in 57 countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion announced the operation on Wednesday, according to Algérie 360 and Algérie Eco. The Ministry of Interior and Local Authorities is helping to organise the day.
According to Algérie 360, the shipments will leave at the same time from all 33 wilayas. The same method has been used before.
In an earlier operation, five shipments of household appliances from Sétif, Bordj Bou Arreridj and El Tarf reached six countries.
Why the day is held
According to Algérie Eco, the ministry linked the day to the 72nd anniversary of the start of the Revolution of liberation. The ministry said the day is part of efforts to strengthen the national economy and promote non-oil exports.
Exports rise
According to Algérie 360, the National Association of Algerian Exporters said exports had risen compared with the previous year's total of 5bn dollars.
Cement, glass, ceramics, cosmetics and agri-food products are among the most requested, according to Algérie 360. Tunisia and Libya remain the most regular customers, while sales are widening towards sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.
Last summer, air conditioners made in Bordj Bou Arreridj went to Spain. According to Algérie 360, this was the first European step for a sector that had been limited to the Maghreb and the Middle East.
According to Algérie 360, the scheme includes inland and border regions, with the hope of bringing new exporters into trade.
The announcement came only days before the celebrations of 1 November, according to Algérie 360.
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