Why the Maghreb matters to the world’s oceans
North-West African states have a growing role to play in ocean governance—and global frameworks should reflect it. As diplomats
Algeria will import 9.2 million tonnes of wheat in the July 2025–June 2026 marketing year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts, as domestic production remains stable. The country is the world’s second-largest per capita bread consumer, at 110 kg per person, with government subsidies keeping demand near 12 million tonnes. Russia will remain the North African country’s top supplier, while imports from France are set to decline.
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