Tunisia Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
AMUbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Association Agreement with EUbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
GAFTAbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Textiles
Olive oil
Phosphates
Electrical equipment
Dates
Automotive parts
Competitive Advantages
Proximity to European marketsMediterranean shipping routesEnergy sector expertiseAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Offshore regime benefits✓
Full tax exemption for exporters✓
Free zone benefits✓
EU Association AgreementRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (EUR.1 or EUR-MED)
Bill of Lading
Phytosanitary Certificate
Quality Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with CEPEX
2Obtain exporter status
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get INNORPI certification
5Submit customs declaration via TTN
6Arrange shipping
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points Performance
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Tunisia
Centre de Promotion des Exportations (CEPEX)
Export Authoritywww.cepex.nat.tn
+216 71 350 300
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsInstitut National de la Normalisation et de la Propriété Industrielle (INNORPI)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Tunisia's trade requirements?
