Algerian Stock Market, Fastest Growth in the Arab World in Q1 2025

The value of the Algerian Stock Market grew by 40.07% in the first quarter of 2025, making it the fastest-growing stock exchange in the Arab world, according to the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF).

In its quarterly report, the AMF highlighted that the market value of the Algerian Stock Exchange rose from $3.848 billion in Q1 2024 to $5.39 billion in Q1 2025, marking an increase of $1.542 billion. This represents the highest growth rate among Arab stock exchanges during the last quarter.

While the overall value of Arab stock markets decreased by 1.45% in Q1 2025, reaching approximately $4,326.24 billion, the Algerian market stood out with a remarkable growth rate. It was one of the seven Arab exchanges to show an increase in market value, compared to eight that saw declines.

The trading volume on Arab stock exchanges totaled $250.53 billion, a 2.6% decrease from the previous quarter, while the Algerian market’s trading volume increased by 121% year-on-year.

In terms of transaction volume, the AMF noted that the Algerian Stock Exchange ranked third in growth, following Bahrain and Palestine. The overall performance of Arab markets was aligned with global trends, with the AMF composite index rising by 4.37% year-on-year in Q1 2025.