Tunisia's Food Trade Balance Shows Significant Improvement
Tunisia's food trade balance recorded a surplus of 943.4 million dinars by the end of May 2026, compared to 745.7 million dinars during the same period in 2025. This improvement is accompanied by a coverage rate of 127.1%, indicating that food exports have far exceeded imports.
Key Statistics
- Food exports reached 4.426.7 million dinars over the first five months of the year, an increase from 3.645.1 million dinars recorded by the end of May 2025.
- Food imports stood at 3.483.3 million dinars, compared to 2.899.3 million dinars a year earlier.
- The trade surplus in the food sector has strengthened by nearly 198 million dinars over the past year.
Analysis
This development reflects a faster growth in exports than in imports, allowing the sector to consolidate its positive contribution to the country's trade balance. With a coverage rate of 127.1%, the food sector remains one of the few sectors to generate a significant trade surplus, with export revenues largely covering food import expenses.
Conclusion
The improvement in Tunisia's food trade balance is a positive sign for the country's economy, highlighting the sector's potential for growth and its importance in contributing to the national trade balance.
