Algerian dairy giant Soummam has issued a tender for 5,000 metric tons of skimmed milk powder (SMP), following recent import policy changes. The company seeks suppliers for 4,000 metric tons of SMP MH and 1,000 metric tons of SMP UHT for delivery in Q1 2025. With a bid deadline of November 13, this move signals Algeria’s re-entry into the global dairy market. Market observers anticipate further impact on global dairy demand, as Algeria’s dairy-buying agency, ONIL, is also expected to announce a similar tender soon.
Soummam, a leading private dairy company in Algeria, has announced a tender to purchase 4,000 metric tons of skimmed milk powder (SMP) MH and 1,000 metric tons of SMP UHT, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2025. Known as one of Algeria’s largest private dairy buyers, Soummam supplies a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, and yogurt, to meet the demands of Algerian consumers.
The tender announcement aligns with Algeria’s recent shift in import policies. Earlier this year, the Algerian government issued import derogations, signaling a revived interest in the global dairy market. Industry analysts note that Soummam’s tender deadline, set for November 13, suggests urgency, likely favoring bids from European suppliers due to the short delivery timeframe.
Market watchers see this move as a potential indicator of increased dairy imports to Algeria. The country’s official dairy buying agency, ONIL (Office National Interprofessionnel du Lait et de Produits Laitiers), is closely monitoring the market, with expectations that ONIL may soon release its own tender for milk powder. Should this occur, analysts predict it could significantly impact global dairy demand and pricing.
This tender from Soummam marks a strategic step for Algeria as it seeks to balance domestic dairy needs with imported supplies in response to shifting market dynamics and regulatory policies.
