La valeur du marché de la Bourse d’Alger enregistre la croissance la plus rapide au niveau arabe au cours du premier trimestre 2025
Summary of Alger Bourse Market Performance in Q1 2025
The Alger Bourse has emerged as the fastest-growing stock market in the Arab world, witnessing a remarkable growth of 40.07% in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), this increase propelled the market value from $3.848 billion in Q1 2024 to approximately $5.39 billion in Q1 2025, amounting to an increase of $1.542 billion.
This growth rate marks the highest among Arab stock exchanges in the last quarter, with the AMF highlighting that the Alger Bourse is one of only seven exchanges in their database that registered a market value increase, contrasting with eight others that experienced declines.
In the broader context, the total market value of all Arab stock exchanges fell by 1.45%, reaching approximately $4.326 trillion in Q1 2025, down from $4.390 trillion in the previous quarter. Furthermore, trading volumes across Arab markets dipped to $250.53 billion, a decline of 2.6% from $257.218 billion recorded in the last quarter of 2024.
The Alger Bourse ranked third in growth rate behind the exchanges of Bahrain and Palestine, observing an annual increase of 121% in trading volume, rising from $4.8 million to $10.6 million. The total volume of transactions in Arab exchanges dropped to 272.62 million shares, significantly lower than the 553.19 million shares traded in the fourth quarter of 2024.
In terms of growth rates, the Alger Bourse achieved a notable 116% increase in trading volume, placing it third among Arab stock exchanges, following Bahrain and Palestine. The AMF’s composite index also reflected positive movement, rising 4.37% year-on-year during Q1 2025, reaching 511.1 points, aligning with trends observed in both developed and emerging global financial markets. On a quarterly basis, the composite index saw an increase of 1.55 points, from 503.3 points in the previous quarter (October-December 2024).
In summary, the Alger Bourse’s impressive performance highlights a burgeoning investment environment, contrasting sharply with the general decline experienced by most other Arab stock markets. This positive trajectory may foster increased investor interest, enhancing Algeria’s position in the regional financial landscape.
Overview of Arab Stock Exchange Trends
- Alger Bourse Growth: +40.07% in Q1 2025, from $3.848 billion to $5.39 billion.
- Market Valuation: Only 7 out of 15 Arab exchanges reported growth.
- Overall Drop: Arab stock exchanges’ combined value decreased by 1.45% to approximately $4.326 trillion.
- Trading Volume Decline: Trading volume across Arab exchanges declined by 2.6%, totaling $250.53 billion.
- Alger Ranking: Third in growth rate in trading volume; 121% increase year-on-year, from $4.8 million to $10.6 million.
- Transaction Volume: Dropped to 272.62 million shares from 553.19 million in Q4 2024.
- AMF Composite Index: Increased by 4.37% year-on-year, reflective of aligning global market movements.
This summary encapsulates the significant performance of the Alger Bourse in the context of regional economic shifts, underscoring its potential for future investment growth.
