Tunisia’s foreign trade data for the first nine months of 2025 show a marginal 0.03% rise in exports, reaching 46,419.8 million dinars (MD) compared to 46,404.6 MD in the same period of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The modest growth was driven by an 8% increase in mining, phosphates and derivatives, alongside a 6.4% boost in mechanical and electrical industries. However, export revenues in the energy sector fell sharply by 34.2%, primarily due to a steep drop in refined product sales. The agro-food industry also suffered a 14.6% decline, largely reflecting reduced olive oil exports, while the textile, clothing, and leather industries recorded a slight 1.3% contraction.
Exports to the European Union — which represent over 70% of Tunisia’s total trade — climbed to 32,622.6 MD, up from 32,284.3 MD in the same period last year. Sales to Germany, France, and the Netherlands rose by 11.2%, 8.4%, and 7.2% respectively, while exports to Italy and Spain declined by 10.1% and 20.3%.
Trade with Arab partners also strengthened, with exports increasing to Libya (+7.4%), Morocco (+35.9%), Algeria (+11.6%), and Egypt (+33.5%). Despite sectoral imbalances, the data suggest a resilient performance in Tunisia’s industrial and regional trade segments amid global economic challenges.