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Energy Sector Accounts for Over Half of Tunisia's Trade Deficit
During the first half of 2026, Tunisia experienced a significant increase in its trade deficit, with the energy sector accounting for more than half of the deficit, recording 6,779.3 million dinars, which is approximately 54% of the total deficit of 12,569.4 million dinars. Despite a 9% increase in exports to 34,645.2 million dinars, imports rose by 13.3% to 47,214.6 million dinars, leading to a continued deficit and a decline in the import coverage ratio by exports to 73.4%. The notable factors contributing to these developments were a 33.5% rise in energy imports and a 49.1% increase in refined product exports.
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