The Ukraine Crisis and Food Security in Algeria: The Geopolitics of Supply Chains and Resilience Strategies

Abstract

This article examines the impact of recent global crises on food supply chains in Algeria, focusing on the period 2022–2025, marked by the war in Ukraine. By disrupting international flows of cereals and fertilizers, this crisis has revealed the structural vulnerability of Algeria, which is heavily dependent on imports for its food security. Using a multidisciplinary approach combining economic, political and logistical analyses, the research assesses the effectiveness of the risk management mechanisms adopted by public authorities and private actors.

The methodology includes qualitative data collection and food security indicators. The results show that the Ukrainian crisis has exacerbated pre-existing vulnerabilities, notably supplier concentration, lengthened supply lead times, and price volatility. Risk management has relied on adaptation strategies such as diversifying import sources, building up safety stocks and strengthening internal logistics capacity.

However, institutional coordination remains inadequate, limiting the overall resilience of the food system. This article also offers targeted recommendations to improve supply chain governance, notably through closer integration between agricultural and trade policies, the development of local supply chains, and increased use of strategic monitoring to anticipate disruptions.

By comparing global challenges with the Algerian context, this analysis makes a significant contribution to the literature on food security in the context of international crises, whilst offering concrete avenues for proactive risk management in an unstable environment.