Tunisia Seeks to Strengthen Industrial Ties with Spain’s Agri-Food Sector

Tunisia is actively working to deepen its industrial partnerships with Spain’s agri-food sector. On September 14 and 15, 2026, the FIPA-Tunisia office in Madrid, in collaboration with the Tunisian Embassy in Spain, led a business exploration mission to Murcia and Alicante, two key hubs of the Spanish agri-food industry.

The primary objective was to identify opportunities for partnership and industrial co-location with Spanish companies. In Alicante, the Tunisian delegation met with the Chamber of Commerce to prepare investment promotion initiatives targeting businesses in the province.

The exploration continued with meetings with two industrial operators. In Jijona, FIPA engaged with Sanchis Mira, a company active in the Spanish retail sector. In Murcia, the delegation met with Conservas El Raal, a specialist in the processing and packaging of plant-based products.

Discussions with Conservas El Raal focused particularly on Tunisia’s capabilities in agricultural inputs and packaging. According to FIPA, the company expressed interest in the potential of the Tunisian site, citing its proximity to European markets and competitive production costs.

For Tunisia, the stakes go beyond simple investment attraction. The goal is to position the country as a complementary link in Spanish agri-food value chains by hosting specific production, processing, or packaging activities destined for European markets.

At this stage, the mission has not resulted in an immediate investment announcement. Instead, it marks a crucial first step in exploring partnerships and potential industrial settlements with companies that may consider establishing a presence in Tunisia.