At the Council of Ministers meeting held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune focused on the marble industry, emphasizing its economic potential and ordering comprehensive restructuring. Tebboune simultaneously enacted a formal ban on imports of ready-to-use marble slabs, aiming to bolster local manufacturing capabilities and establish Algeria as a pivotal market player.
Algeria boasts extensive marble resources, yet their exploitation remains limited compared to their vast potential. To address this gap, President Tebboune outlined strategic directives to enhance the sector:
Implementing a complete ban on imported ready-to-use marble slabs to protect domestic producers.
Organizing and optimizing the marble sector's structure and performance.
Establishing partnerships with international experts to facilitate knowledge and technology transfer.
Increasing the investment ceiling to attract more capital and expand local production.
These measures align with a broader governmental goal of leveraging marble as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and increased revenue generation.
Highlighting marble's strategic significance, Tebboune stated, "This industry can become a significant source of foreign currency and a breeding ground for jobs for young Algerians." The president’s new directives are expected to:
Encourage the establishment of local marble processing facilities, creating jobs and industry expertise.
Enhance Algerian marble products to meet international standards and increase exports.
Accelerate investment in modern quarrying technologies and production equipment.
By taking these actions, Algeria seeks to reduce reliance on imports, transforming marble into a high value-added sector that significantly contributes to the national economy.
In addition to marble industry initiatives, the Council also discussed:
Expansion of the rail network with new strategic routes such as Laghouat-Tamanrasset and El Menia-Timimoun-Adrar.
Livestock import preparations for Eid-el-Adha to prevent shortages and stabilize prices.
Enhanced digitization of tax processes for improved transparency and administrative efficiency.
Collectively, these decisions reinforce Algeria’s commitment to restructuring and strengthening its economy through increased investment, local manufacturing, and export growth.
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