India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · ALGERIA
India & Algeria
NAM PARTNERENERGY SUPPLIERAFRICA ENGAGEMENTUN COORDINATION
India and Algeria share a longstanding friendship rooted in their shared Non-Aligned Movement heritage and anti-colonial struggles. Algeria has been an important energy partner for India, supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and oil, and the two countries cooperate on African Union and UN platforms. Bilateral trade has grown steadily, with India importing hydrocarbons and exporting manufactured goods, pharmaceuticals and engineering services to Algeria.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Algeria actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures. Algeria is one of India's top African trade partners. Hydrocarbons dominate India's imports. Source: MEA bilateral brief and DGFT data.
~$3.5bn
Total bilateral trade in goods
$1.2bn
India exports to country
$2.3bn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$3.5bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1962, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The India-Algeria relationship is stable and friendly, underpinned by energy trade and historical NAM solidarity. Algeria's importance to India as an LNG supplier is likely to grow as India expands its gas import capacity. Indian pharmaceutical and manufacturing exports to Algeria offer growth potential. Both countries cooperate at African Union and UN platforms on issues of shared interest.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalAlgiers
Population46 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1962
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