Tunisian exports up 8% in early 2026
The results of Tunisia's foreign trade during the first eight months of 2026 show an increase in export values by 8%, reaching 44.672 million dinars. Meanwhile, imports rose by 11.6% to 62.525 million dinars. The growth in exports was primarily concentrated in the mechanical and electrical industries, which increased by 8.5%, as well as the agricultural and food industries, which surged by 20.8%. Notably, sales of olive oil and exports in the energy sector experienced significant upward trends. Conversely, the trade deficit widened to 17.854 million dinars, with the import coverage ratio dropping to 71.4%. Most of the deficit is attributable to the energy sector, which registered a deficit of 8.930 million dinars. These figures occur in the context of Tunisia increasingly relying on the European Union for exports, with growth observed in exports to France, Italy, and Germany. Additionally, exports to certain Arab countries saw substantial increases, such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia, while exports to Morocco, Algeria, and Libya declined.
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