Is Wheat Self-Sufficiency in Algeria, a Myth?

Algeria is one of the largest wheat importers in world. Despite importance this staple food for population, country remains heavily dependent on imports due to its inability produce enough meet own needs. With a focus sovereignty, paper aims explore feasibility achieving self-sufficiency Algeria. A historical review trends production, import, and consumption from 2001 2018 was conducted understand dynamics market The reveals that despite government efforts increase it has remained sluggish, while continued grow rapidly. widening gap between these two magnitudes reflection country’s achieve wheat. rate calculated as ratio production consumption, findings study indicate unlikely reach value 1, which means an elusive goal slow growth rapid highlight need more comprehensive approach addressing challenge Algeria, would involve improving agricultural policies practices, increasing investment sector, promoting technological advancements. In conclusion, highlights critical prioritize development specifically sovereignty reduce dependence imports. provides valuable insights into challenges limitations offers recommendations future action address challenges.