Iron, Steel & Phosphates: Algeria’s Industrial Transformation 2026

The Global Source for Semi-Finished Steel and Integrated Phosphate Derivatives

In 2026, Algeria has completed its pivot from a hydrocarbon-exclusive economy to a diversified mineral powerhouse. Driven by the commissioning of the Gara Djebilet iron mega-project and the Integrated Phosphate Project (PPI), we now provide global industrial buyers with high-volume, cost-competitive raw materials and semi-finished products. This expansion is supported by the newly inaugurated Béchar-Tindouf-Gara Djebilet heavy-haul railway, linking the Sahara’s riches directly to Mediterranean export terminals.

1. Iron & Steel: The Gara Djebilet Revolution

Algeria is now home to one of the world's largest exploitable iron ore deposits (3.5 billion tonnes). By April 2026, the first industrial pre-processing units are operational, feeding both domestic mega-complexes (like Tosyalı Algeria) and international markets.

Steel Semi-Finished Products (HS 7207)

  • Key Products: Steel Billets, Slabs, and Blooms.

  • Production Scale: Initial phase of 4 million tonnes/year, with a recovery rate exceeding 85% via advanced dry-separation technology.

  • Quality: Low-impurity ores optimized for long-product and flat-product manufacturing.

  • Logistics: Direct rail-to-port pipeline from Tindouf to the Port of Oran and Arzew.

2. Phosphates & High-Value Derivatives (HS 2809 / 3105)

The Integrated Phosphate Project (PPI) has transformed Algeria from a raw rock exporter into a leading provider of high-value chemicals. Through a strategic $7 Billion partnership with Chinese engineering leaders, we have integrated the entire value chain from the Bled El-Hadba mine to the Port of Annaba.

  • Raw Phosphate Rock: Capacity ramped to 10.5 million tonnes/year.

  • Phosphoric Acid: High-purity grade for industrial and agricultural applications.

  • DAP/MAP Fertilizers: Diammonium and Monoammonium Phosphate tailored for global soil-nutrient requirements.

  • Infrastructure: New dedicated mineral quay at the Port of Annaba, capable of handling 10 million tonnes annually.

3. Why Secure Algerian Minerals in 2026?

  • Integrated Logistics: The 950km Béchar-Tindouf railway has slashed inland freight costs, making Algerian iron ore more competitive than traditional Atlantic suppliers.

  • Price Stability: Our minerals are processed using domestic natural gas, insulating our steel and fertilizer prices from the global energy spikes affecting competitors in Europe and Asia.

  • Global Compliance: Algerian steel production is increasingly powered by a mix of natural gas and emerging hydrogen pilots, reducing the carbon footprint of semi-finished goods destined for CBAM-regulated markets.

4. Technical Specifications & Availability

ProductGrade/PurityHS CodeLoading PortIron Ore Concentrate62-65% Fe2601Oran / ArzewSteel BilletsStandard/Prime7207Oran (Bethioua)Phosphoric Acid54% $P_2O_5$2809AnnabaGranular DAP18-46-03105Annaba

Strategic Procurement & Allocation

The AlgerianLNG.com Mining & Metals Desk manages institutional off-take for the 2026–2027 cycle. With production doubling across the phosphate sector and the Gara Djebilet rail line now active, we are accepting inquiries for multi-year bulk shipments.

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