Report to Commerce Ministry highlights paper prices and empty shelves
The Tunisian Ministry of Commerce has issued a decision setting the sale prices for certain imported rice varieties by the private sector, starting from October 20, 2026, in response to shortages of essential items on store shelves. The established prices for fragrant rice are: 3,500 millimes/kg for suppliers, 3,650 millimes/kg for wholesale, and 3,900 millimes/kg for consumers. As for Basmati rice: 6,500 millimes/kg for suppliers, 6,650 millimes/kg for wholesale, and 6,900 millimes/kg for consumers. This decision comes amid disruptions in the distribution of basic commodities such as rice, sugar, and flour, with officials attributing the rice shortage to inefficient logistical coordination and the existence of parallel markets outside official channels. The Ministry is also preparing for additional measures to regulate the market and prevent product monopolies, while reaffirming that the prices of products from the Tunisian Public Trading Office have remained unchanged.
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