Trade deficit reaches 20,997 million dinars by September 2026
The issued figures indicate that Tunisia's trade balance deficit reached 20,997 million dinars during the first nine months of 2026, with nearly half of it attributable to the energy sector, which recorded a deficit of 10,480 million dinars—an increase compared to the previous year. Despite an 8.6% rise in exports, amounting to 50,400 million dinars, imports grew by 13.1% to reach 71,397 million dinars, leading to a reduction in the coverage ratio to 70.6%. The disruptions in the trade balance were primarily concentrated in higher imports of energy materials and food commodities, while exports in the phosphate and textile sectors declined. Trade exchanges with Europe also increased, especially with France and Italy, and exports to Egypt and Saudi Arabia rose significantly, whereas exports to Morocco and Algeria declined. Overall, the results reveal a noticeable deterioration in the trade balance despite some growth in certain sectors, highlighting the urgent need to address the increasing deficit in the energy sector.
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