THE RAW MATERIALS, INGREDIENTS AND ADDITIVES SECTOR AT DJAZAGRO

The Raw Materials, Ingredients and Additives sector is at the heart of the agro-food industry in Algeria. At Djazagro, it represents the basis of all food production and offers a unique opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers wishing to develop their presence in the Algerian agro-food market.

In 2025, this sector accounted for 15% of exhibitors, confirming its strategic role in agro-food processing. Exhibiting at Djazagro means showcasing your innovative solutions and meeting the growing needs of manufacturers seeking quality, performance and competitiveness.

Why is this sector so important?

Agro-food raw materials and food ingredients are essential for the manufacture of food products. They guarantee the quality, safety and diversity of finished products. In Algeria, demand is high, driven by a young population and rising consumption.

This sector covers a wide range of products: from food additives such as texturing agents, preservatives and enzymes, to natural or synthetic flavourings and aromas, as well as food colourings and plant extracts. These solutions enable manufacturers to innovate, improve preservation and offer products that meet consumer expectations.

Products and solutions presented

At Djazagro, the Raw Materials, Ingredients and Additives sector brings together a wide variety of exhibitors: flours, sourdoughs and yeasts for bakery and pastry, semi-finished products, technological additives, flavourings, cocoa and chocolate, fats, butter, food colourings, fruit concentrates and purées, creams, milk, eggs and derivatives, oils and margarines, ingredients for beverages, milk powders, meat and fish products, and sugars for industry.

This variety meets the needs of processors and manufacturers in the bakery, pastry, confectionery, beverage and ready-made meals sectors.

Trends and opportunities in the Algerian market

The Algerian agro-food market is undergoing a major transformation. Long dependent on imports, the country is now aiming for food self-sufficiency in raw materials. 2025 marks a turning point with record yields of wheat and barley, thanks to the introduction of improved seeds and enhanced technical support.

A few key figures illustrate this dynamic: Algeria is the world's second largest importer of milk powder, and stocks of cereals and milk powder have tripled in two years. The objective is clear: to achieve self-sufficiency in durum wheat by the end of 2025.

This development opens up opportunities for suppliers of agricultural technologies, processing solutions, investments in logistics and storage, as well as partnerships for the valorisation of cereals. In the medium term, Algeria aims to become a cereal exporter, strengthening the competitiveness of the sector and creating a promising market for Djazagro exhibitors.

Sources:

• The dairy industry in Algeria
• Cereal and milk powder stocks have tripled over the last two years
• Agricultural context and international relations
• Challenges and opportunities for the agri-food sector in Algeria

A dynamic of innovation

The country is stepping up its efforts to modernise its agriculture and agro-food industry: developing one million hectares of irrigated land by 2027, adopting advanced agricultural techniques (drones, sensors, hi-tech greenhouses) and supporting agro-food start-ups through programmes such as Algerian Agripreneurs and Innov-Agro.

Large-scale industrial projects reinforce this strategy: the Baladna project plans for 117,000 hectares and 194,000 tonnes of powdered milk, while a partnership with Bonifiche Ferraresi aims for 36,000 hectares of cereals and legumes.

Sources:

• The Baladna project enters a decisive phase
• Challenges and opportunities for the agri-food sector in Algeria

Djazagro: an unmissable event

In 2025, Djazagro welcomed major players in the sector such as Fontarome, Jean Niel SA, ABC Fruits, Ingredion, Barry Callebaut Cocoa AG, DSM-Firmenich, and many others.

The Djaz'Innov competition rewarded innovation with awards given to Prodalex Siga for its natural carob extract, Nactis Flavor for Nacta Choc, and Ait Ingredients for Cocoa Replacer.

Why exhibit at Djazagro?

Exhibiting in this sector means meeting agro-food manufacturers and processors looking for quality raw materials, food ingredients and additives, presenting your innovative solutions and demonstrating their added value for food processing. It is also an opportunity to take part in the Djaz'Innov competition to promote your new products to industry leaders.

Does your company offer raw materials, ingredients or food additives? Register today at Djazagro and connect your brand with key players in the food industry in Algeria.