Tunisia Food Surplus and Price Gap

During the first seven months of 2026, the Tunisian economy achieved a surplus of 1.006 billion dinars in the food trade balance, reflecting an increase of 22.2% compared to the same period last year. This was driven by a 23.4% rise in food product exports, particularly olive oil, whose exports grew by 43.4%. Although Tunisia exports and imports more, this surplus does not directly translate into lower food prices or improved purchasing power for citizens, as it remains a significant source of foreign currency without a direct impact on local prices. Additionally, this surplus accounts for only 6.7% of the overall trade deficit, highlighting that the economy still faces deficits in other sectors such as energy. This underscores that positive figures alone do not guarantee a real improvement in citizens' living conditions.

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