The downturn in overall sales was visible on both the domestic and export fronts, with demand weakening across the board. Aggregate orders were flat for the month, masking divergent trends — agri-food and mechanical sectors saw incoming orders rise, while textiles and chemicals recorded a pullback. Order book levels were described as normal overall, though chemicals and textiles reported below-normal backlogs, while agri-food and mechanical sectors held above-average positions. Industrial operators across most branches expect both production and sales to recover over the following three months. Textiles and leather represent the main exception, with operators in that segment anticipating flat output rather than a rebound.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 03, 2026 15:05 UTC