The 7th International Chocolate and Coffee Show (CHOCAF) officially opened on February 4 in the city of Oran, Algeria, attracting around 60 businesses as well as many experts and visitors from the host country and nations around the world, including Vietnam.
Running until February 7, the fair showcases the entire value chain of the coffee and chocolate industry, ranging from raw materials and machinery to finished products such as confectionery, chocolate and coffee. In addition to exhibition booths, CHOCAF 2026 features cooking demonstrations, skills competitions and professional exchange activities.
Speaking to Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Algeria, Nguyen Huyen Tram, General Director of Phuoc An Coffee JSC from Vietnam’s Dak Lak province, said she attended the expo to introduce the company’s products, explore the Algerian market, including local coffee preferences, and learn about investment models in the country.
During her working trip to Algeria, Tram said she felt the special affection that Algerian people have for Vietnamese people and expressed her hope that the company’s products could soon be exported to this promising market.
Last year, Algeria imported more Vietnamese coffee than the US, traditionally Vietnam’s largest coffee buyer. Algeria accounted for approximately 6.5% of Vietnam’s total coffee exports, while the US made up 5.9%.
According to Hoang Duc Nhuan, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Algeria, Vietnam’s coffee exports to the North African country reached 89,336 tonnes in 2025, with a turnover of nearly 455 million USD, representing a year-on-year increase of 161% in volume and 257% in value.
Currently, coffee accounts for nearly 85% of Vietnam’s total export turnover to Algeria./.
