# Algerian economic activity and import trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-economic-activity-and-import-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-13T20:17:20.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 2.

Algeria is experiencing growth in its energy production and a significant increase in various import sectors.

In the energy sector, oil production reached 995,000 barrels per day in July 2026, marking four consecutive months of increases. Production is projected to exceed one million barrels per day in August 2026 as the country aligns with OPEC+ plans to phase out voluntary production cuts.

Simultaneously, the country has seen a surge in imports. The automotive sector has seen a rise in Chinese vehicle imports, with 143,012 units arriving in the first half of 2026. This has been accompanied by increased imports of automotive spare parts for passenger and heavy goods vehicles. Other notable increases in imports include red meat, primarily from Spain and Brazil, and bananas, supported by accelerated bank domiciliation procedures and rapid logistical activity at maritime hubs like the port of Arzew.

## Claims

- France will organize a full-scale simulation of a national electrical blackout in the second half of 2027. (disputed)
- The simulation will be a tabletop exercise rather than a real power outage. (disputed)
- 83 French departments are under an orange heatwave alert. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Temperatures in France reached 40 degrees Celsius in cities such as Tours and Carcassonne. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- France is experiencing its third longest heatwave since records began. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Senegal is expecting thunderstorms and heavy rains in the South, Center, and East regions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The exercise will involve military administration, several ministries, RTE, and Enedis. (single source)
- The decision follows a major blackout in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 and cyberattacks on Polish power plants in December 2025. (single source)
- The Mediterranean Sea recorded an average surface temperature of 27.07 degrees Celsius in July. (single source)
- 79% of the Mediterranean was affected by a marine heatwave during July 2026. (single source)
- Tunisia is facing heavy rains and wind gusts exceeding 80 km/h in several regions. (single source)
- Over 70 communes in the Lot department have implemented water usage restrictions. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: France faces record heatwave with 40°C temperatures and wildfire risks

France is experiencing its third longest heatwave on record, with 83 departments under orange alerts and temperatures hitting 40°C in several cities amid drought and wildfire risks.

48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-issues-thunderstorm-alert-for-24-wilayas

### 2026-08-12: Algeria sees rising oil production and Chinese car imports

Algeria's oil production is nearing one million barrels per day, while the country has become a top ten global importer of Chinese vehicles.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-sees-rising-oil-production-and-chinese-car-imports

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Cite as: Algerian economic activity and import trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-economic-activity-and-import-trends