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Tunisia's Trade Deficit in Energy and Food
The Tunisian trade deficit increased to approximately $1.6 billion during the first eight months of 2025, representing a 22% rise compared to the same period last year. Exports grew by 8%, primarily driven by increased olive oil sales, while imports rose even more sharply by 11.6%, especially in the sectors of energy and foodstuffs. This disparity led to a widening gap in the trade balance, with the import coverage ratio decreasing to 71.4% from 73.9% last year. This reflects ongoing pressures on the Tunisian economy due to rising import costs, despite efforts to boost olive oil exports to support revenue.
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