Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the national integration rate in the automotive industry. During the inauguration of a new production unit for plastic car components in Tissemsilt, Ghrieb emphasized the need to prioritize locally produced parts. The unit, which was launched on the instructions of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, marks a significant step towards reducing reliance on imported parts.
The Prime Minister announced that all authorized automotive manufacturers in Algeria will be required to use locally produced plastic parts from the start of next year. This move is part of a broader effort to promote the use of national products and reduce imports. Ghrieb also stressed that the construction of the national economy is a collective responsibility that requires the mobilization of all actors.
The new production unit in Tissemsilt will produce 251,000 plastic parts per year, enough to equip nearly 200,000 vehicles. The facility, which cost an estimated 5 billion Algerian dinars to build, will create 300 direct jobs and 500 indirect jobs. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy, stimulating commercial activity, supporting investment, and opening up new opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Prime Minister also discussed the issue of importing molds for plastic car parts. If import lead times are long, alternative solutions will be explored, he said. A similar approach will be applied to the automotive bodywork sector in Batna province, with the aim of boosting local production and increasing integration in the automotive industry.
Ghrieb praised the efforts of workers, managers, and engineers who contributed to the rapid relaunch of the Tissemsilt unit, which was achieved in less than five months. He also highlighted the government's commitment to reviving confiscated projects, which are being closely monitored by President Tebboune. The recovery and reintegration of these projects into the national industrial fabric are progressing well, Ghrieb said.
The Tissemsilt unit will produce a wide range of plastic products, including components for the automotive, electrical, and medical industries. The project is seen as a key driver of socio-economic development in the region, with potential benefits for local businesses, transport, and logistics services.
The Algerian government aims to end the importation of plastic car parts by 2027, as part of a broader strategy to boost the local automotive industry. The new production unit in Tissemsilt marks an important step towards achieving this goal, and is expected to contribute to the growth of the national economy.
Key points
- Algeria to stop importing plastic car parts by 2027
- New production unit in Tissemsilt to create 800 jobs
- Local production of plastic car parts to boost national automotive industry
