Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

What Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry does

The Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI) is a public governmental institution under the supervision of the Minister of Trade that represents Algerian business interests across industry, commerce, and services sectors. Established in its current form in 1996 (with roots in the 1980 creation of the National Chamber of Commerce), CACI coordinates a national network of 48 wilaya-level Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIs), expanded from 20 in 2010 to provide geographic proximity to operators. The chamber's core mandate includes issuing and authenticating official international trade documents (ATA carnets valid in 80 countries, certificates of origin under EUR.1, GSP, GAFTA, and bilateral trade agreements), administering alternative dispute resolution through its Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Center (CCMA, created September 2003), providing regulatory guidance on investment, import/export, competition, and public procurement, and organizing international economic events (REVADE for waste recovery, LOGISTICAL for transport/logistics, SANIST for reverse subcontracting).

CACI's technology portfolio comprises multiple web portals — El Mouchir online business directory, electronic certificate of origin platform (ec.caci.dz), B2B matching platform, Invest.Algérie investment portal, CACI Formations training platform, and forms.caci.dz — alongside a .dz domain name registration service operated since 2010 as an approved registrar through DZ.NIC (Cerist). The CCMA operates under its own arbitration rules adopted January 2014 and is integrated with the ICC Algeria Committee (membership granted April 24, 2000), making arbitral awards enforceable in 145+ states under the New York Convention. CACI also oversees ESAA (Algerian Higher Business School), publishes the LICCAL newsletter and Mutations journal, and runs training programs from vocational certifications through Master's/MBA degrees.

Revenue derives from transaction-based fees across multiple service lines: ATA carnet issuance (DZD 22,500 plus 1% of goods value, with a 30% bank guarantee deposit), certificate of origin visas (DZD 200 to DZD 1,000), commercial document visas (DZD 500 to DZD 5,000 with member/non-member pricing differentiation), arbitration registration (DZD 50,000 filing fee plus dispute-value-based administrative fees), professional training (DZD 350,000 per participant for arbitration courses), exhibition participation fees, and visa facilitation services (DZD 5,000 CACI fee plus DZD 2,500 to DZD 11,500 visa charges for China entry). The institution operates as a government public entity with legal personality and financial autonomy under ministerial supervision, with no private ownership or disclosed equity.

Name

Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Legal name

Chambre Algérienne de Commerce et d'Industrie

Website

https://caci.dz

Company type

Public

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public Algerian governmental chamber of commerce representing business interests, providing trade document authentication, ATA carnets, certificates of origin, arbitration, training, and B2B platforms through a network of 48 wilaya offices and international cooperation agreements with 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Algiers

HQ country

Algeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. ATA Carnet Issuance: CACI issues ATA carnets (international customs documents for temporary export of goods) for a fee calculated as DZD 22,500 + 1% of goods value (VAT 19%). Holders must deposit a bank guarantee of 30% of goods value.
2. Certificate of Origin Visa Fees: CACI charges visa fees for various certificates of origin: EUR.1 forms (DZD 200 printed form), Great Arab Free Trade Area and Algerian-Tunisian certificates (DZD 200 printed form + DZD 1,000 visa charge), Form A GSP certificates. Additional stamp duty applies for cash payments.
3. Commercial Document Visa Fees: CACI charges for visa/stamping of commercial documents including invoices, trade registers, business invitations, and certificates. Fees range from DZD 500 to DZD 5,000 depending on document type and CCI membership status.
4. Exhibition and Event Fees: CACI organizes and facilitates participation in international exhibitions including REVADE (waste recovery), LOGISTICAL (transport and logistics), and SANIST (reverse subcontracting). Revenue generated through exhibitor booth fees.
5. Arbitration Registration and Administrative Fees: CACI charges DZD 50,000 for filing arbitration requests, plus administrative and arbitration fees based on dispute value. Training programs in arbitration charged at 350,000 DZD per participant.
6. Training Program Fees: CACI offers degree-granting programs (Specialized Technician to Master's/MBA), professional qualifying and refresher courses, and custom training. Programs include METEX export-focused training. Revenue from tuition and program fees.
7. China Entry Visa Facilitation: CACI facilitates China entry visa applications for Algerian economic operators, charging DZD 5,000 per file in addition to visa fees ranging from DZD 2,500 to 11,500 depending on visa type and urgency.
8. .DZ Domain Name Registration: Since 2010, CACI has served as an approved registrar by DZ.NIC (Cerist) providing free .dz domain name registration for Algerian companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CACI provides official trade document visa and authentication services (ATA carnets, certificates of origin, commercial documents), operates digital platforms including the El Mouchir company directory, B2B matching platform and electronic certificate of origin system, administers commercial dispute resolution through the CCMA Arbitration Center, delivers training programs from vocational to MBA level, and organizes international exhibitions (REVADE, LOGISTICAL, SANIST) plus bilateral business councils with 50+ countries.

Product overview

The Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI) is a public institution representing business interests in Algeria, providing a broad portfolio of services organized around core trade facilitation, digital platforms, dispute resolution, training, regulatory guidance, and event organization. The core services include ATA Carnet issuance, Certificate of Origin visa, Document visa, and export/import regulatory support. The digital platform portfolio comprises the El Mouchir Company Directory (online business directory), Electronic Certificate of Origin Platform, B2B Platform, Business Exchange (Bourse des Affaires), JETRO Business Matching referral, Invest.Algérie investment portal, and Businessmen's Councils Platform. CACI also operates a dedicated Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation Center (CCMA) for dispute resolution, offers degree-granting and professional training programs, and publishes the LICCAL newsletter and Mutations journal. The chamber organizes major economic events including REVADE (Waste Recovery and Recycling Exhibition), LOGISTICAL (Transport and Logistics Fair), and SANIST (Reverse Subcontracting Exhibition), and facilitates participation in official economic events abroad through an annual interministerial program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESAA (École Supérieure Algérienne des Affaires): Algerian Higher Business School created by Algerian-French intergovernmental agreement, placed under CACI's supervisory authority.
• El Mouchir
• LICCAL
• Mutations Journal
• CCMA

Products and services

• ATA Carnet Issuance Service Free-of-duties-and-taxes customs passage document enabling temporary export of goods and equipment for commercial samples, trade fairs and professional equipment across 80 countries. For Algerian operators needing temporary cross-border movement of goods.
• Certificate of Origin Visa Service Issuance of certificates of origin for trade documents including EUR.1 movement certificates (EU preferential trade), Form A under the Generalized System of Preferences, Great Arab Free Trade Area certificates, and Algerian-Tunisian preferential trade certificates. For Algerian exporters seeking preferential tariff treatment.
• Commercial Document Visa Service Authentication and signing of internationally-used documents submitted by operators, including invoices, commercial contracts, trade registers, and business invitation letters for entry visas to Algeria. For Algerian businesses and foreign trade partners requiring authenticated documents for international use.
• El Mouchir Company Directory Online directory of Algerian companies in industry, commerce and services sectors with multi-criteria search engine, free access to business activities/products/services information, and self-service company registration with profile updates and product catalog subscriptions.
• CACI Training Programs Degree-granting programs (Specialized Technician to Master's, MBA, Grande École Program), professional qualifying and refresher courses, custom on-demand training, and METEX export-focused training covering management, finance, export and human resources.
• CACI Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation Center (CCMA) Alternative dispute resolution service providing arbitration, mediation and conciliation for national and international commercial disputes, with CACI's own arbitration rules adopted January 7, 2014. Training courses on arbitration procedures are also offered. For businesses in commercial disputes seeking recognized arbitration awards enforceable in 145+ states under the New York Convention.
• LICCAL Newsletter Online publication focusing on economic and regulatory news and the activities of Algerian chambers of commerce.
• Mutations Journal Quarterly specialized economic information medium presenting facts, figures and analysis on national economy topics. Distributed to Algerian and foreign chambers of commerce, ministries, public and private organizations.
• China Entry Visa Assistance Facilitates Algerian economic operators' entry visa applications to China through the Chinese Visa Service Center, handling deposit and withdrawal of documents from the Chinese Consulate.
• .DZ Domain Name Registration

Quantifiable outcome

• ATA carnet valid in 80 countries under international conventions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Waste Agency (AND)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CACI partners with the National Waste Agency (AND) in organizing the REVADE International Exhibition for Waste Recovery and Valorization.
• National Exhibition Company SAFEXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014CACI partners with Algeria Exhibitions (SAFEX) to organize REVADE and other exhibitions at the Palais des Expositions. SAFEX manages venue logistics while CACI provides institutional support and exhibitor outreach.
• Tunisia - Tunisian Union of Chambers of Commerce and CraftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2008Agreement establishing a Joint Chamber of Commerce signed September 29, 1985. Certificate of movement of goods under Algerian-Tunisian preferential trade agreement entered into force March 1, 2014.
• Angola - Angolan Chamber of Commerce and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2008Cooperation agreement signed on March 14, 2008 in Luanda between CACI and the Angolan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Japan - JETRO International Business Matching SiteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2007CACI connects Algerian companies to JETRO's International Business Matching Site at https://www.jetro.go.jp/ttpp/EEN.BQ00_EEN for business partnerships and export opportunities in Japan.
• France - ESAA (Algerian Higher Business School)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 September 2005ESAA was created by Algerian-French intergovernmental agreement ratified by Presidential Decree No. 05/320 of September 12, 2005. Placed under CACI's supervisory authority with CACI chairing its Board of Directors. Co-funded by Algerian and French parties.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2005EU-Algeria Association Agreement entered into force on September 1, 2005, enabling EUR.1 movement certificate of goods for preferential trade. CACI issues EUR.1 certificates for member states.
• South Africa - Federation of South African Chambers of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2004An agreement establishing a business council was signed on October 6, 2004 in Pretoria. On December 23, 2019 in Johannesburg, an agreement establishing an Algerian-South African Business Council was signed between CACI and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of South Africa.
• Italy - Arab-Italian Chamber of Commerce and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2003MOU establishing an Algerian-Italian Business Forum signed in Algiers on June 7, 2003 by both ministries of foreign affairs. Agreement establishing a business council called Business Forum signed December 5, 2005. Cooperation in arbitration signed December 4, 2006 with the Arbitration Chamber of Milan and Milan Chamber of Commerce.
• Japan - Japanese Organization of External Trade (JETRO)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 January 2003CACI directs Algerian companies to JETRO's International Business Matching Site platform for business partnership and export opportunities in Japan.
• Saudi Arabia - Council of Saudi ChamberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Agreement establishing an Algerian-Saudi Arabian business council signed in Riyadh in 2002. Additional cooperation agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Jeddah signed June 5, 2010.
• China - Chinese Council for the Promotion of Foreign TradecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2001Cooperation agreement signed in Algiers on May 15, 2001 between CACI and the Chinese Council for the Promotion of Foreign Trade.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - ICC Algeria CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2000ICC Algeria Committee established with membership granted April 24, 2000. CACI collaborates with ICC on international trade promotion and dispute resolution through conciliation, mediation and arbitration. Partnership agreements with the Mediation and Arbitration Center of the Paris Chamber of Commerce.
• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Multiple beneficiary countriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000CACI issues Form A certificates of origin under the GSP for countries offering tariff benefits. Covers all beneficiary countries under the preference scheme.
• Germany - Africa VereincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 1998Cooperation agreement signed in Algiers on May 13, 1998. Additional agreement with German federation of Chambers of Commerce (DIHK) signed in June 2005.
• France - Chamber of Commerce and Industry of MarseillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 1995Agreement of cooperation signed in Algiers on May 31, 1995. Second agreement signed June 5, 2004. CACI also has agreements with CCI Paris-Ile-de-France (December 18, 2001) and CCI Meurthe-et-Moselle Nancy (June 12, 1999).
• Arab League - Great Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992CACI issues certificates of origin for the Great Arab Free Trade Area covering all Arab League members except Djibouti, Somalia, and Comoros. Mauritania participation on hold.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ICC International Court of Arbitration: World's oldest and largest international arbitration institution. CACI hosts the ICC Algeria committee (since 2000) and CCMA's arbitration services directly compete for international commercial disputes involving Algerian parties.
• Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce: Egypt's apex chamber federation coordinating 24 regional chambers, with comparable mandate covering trade documentation, business councils, and arbitration. A larger-scale Arab peer with similar institutional structure and challenge of coordinating national chamber network.
• Tunisian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT): Tunisia's national chamber of commerce with which CACI has a Joint Chamber (1985) and preferential trade agreement. Closest Maghreb peer in terms of size, regulatory framework, and service portfolio—directly comparable for benchmarking.
• Dubai International Chamber: UAE's national chamber of commerce with comparable mandate: trade documentation, business matchmaking, international arbitration (DIAC), and digital services (Dubai Trade). A regional peer operating a similar full-stack chamber model with strong digital modernization focus, making it a useful benchmark for CACI's digital trajectory.
• Council of Saudi Chambers: Saudi Arabia's national chamber council with comparable GCC/MENA scope, business council management, and trade promotion mandate. Operates ASBAR arbitration center—directly comparable to CACI's CCMA in providing local arbitration services.
• Casablanca Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services: Morocco's national chamber operating under similar French-influenced institutional tradition in the Maghreb. Provides trade documentation, arbitration (CRCICA/MIAC affiliation), and business support services—most structurally comparable peer given shared legal heritage and regional proximity.

Emerging players

• Milan Arbitration Chamber (Camera Arbitrale di Milano): Italian arbitration institution with which CACI signed a cooperation agreement (2006) for arbitration training. Comparable specialized arbitration center, though operating at much larger scale; useful benchmark for CCMA's growth potential.

Broad incumbents

• Eurochambres: Association of 45 European national chamber networks representing 20M+ businesses. Operates as a broader incumbent in the chamber ecosystem, providing EU-level coordination that regional chambers plug into—analogous to CACI's role in coordinating Algerian CCIs at the national level.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): The global chamber of commerce federation with members in 130+ countries, including CACI's Algeria committee. ICC sets international trade rules (Incoterms, UCP) and operates the world's leading arbitration court—directly comparable as the global apex chamber that CACI partners with and is a member of.
• World Chambers Federation (WCF): ICC's global chamber network division, of which CACI is a member. Provides chamber-to-chamber networking and certification (WCF General Council) —directly comparable membership organization for benchmarking CACI's international integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/search
• Facebookfacebook.com/caci.dz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caci-algeria

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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