Ukraine and Algeria Expand Agricultural Trade Amid Ongoing Port Disruptions

Ukraine has taken another step towards exporting milk powder and poultry meat to Algeria. The country is willing to receive an Algerian inspection mission as soon as possible to inspect a milk powder production facility, paving the way for the supply of milk powder to the Algerian market.

The issue was discussed during a meeting between Taras Vysotskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, and Ahmed Ouail, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Ukraine and Moldova. The two sides are also exploring opportunities to open the Algerian market to Ukrainian meat products, particularly poultry meat.

Ukraine has already submitted a request to the Algerian authorities regarding import requirements, market access procedures, and relevant veterinary certificates, but is awaiting an official response. Despite disruptions in maritime exports caused by Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports, Ukraine is developing alternative export routes while continuing efforts to restore the full operation of the maritime export corridor.

Taras Vysotskyi stated that wheat is critically important to global food security, and Ukraine will do everything possible to restore stable supplies and fulfill its long-term commitments. The two sides agreed to continue coordination between their competent authorities, jointly develop logistics solutions, and further expand market access for Ukrainian agricultural products in Algeria.