The move effectively opens Algeria’s market, from a regulatory standpoint, to cattle from Ukraine. An Algerian context favourable to importsUnder the 2026 Finance Bill, the Algerian government adopted a series of tax relief measures to support the live cattle trade. Imports of cattle for slaughter will be fully exempt from customs duties, VAT, bank domiciliation taxes, solidarity contributions and withholding taxes. The working group is mandated to develop solutions to expand the national sheep and cattle herds, increase red meat production and reduce imports in this food category. In that context, the North African country is expected to turn to live cattle imports to relieve pressure on the national herd if it intends to reduce its dependence on meat imports.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 28, 2026 23:39 UTC