Agriculture and Food Surplus Reached 87.1% by May 2026

The agricultural and food industries sector in Tunisia recorded a trade surplus of 87.1 million Tunisian dinars until the end of May 2026, representing a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025, when the surplus was 441.4 million dinars. The improvement is mainly attributed to a rise in olive oil exports, which increased by 43.9% in value and 49.8% in quantity, with Spain occupying the top position as the main importer at 31.4%. Conversely, date exports declined by 3.5%, and there was a sharp drop in citrus exports, which decreased by 60.2%. Tunisia continues to achieve a surplus with the European Union amounting to 3,086.1 million dinars, despite a 9.2% reduction in the surplus percentage. Meanwhile, the trade deficit with Asia and Arab countries has increased due to rising import levels.

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