Tunisia's Automotive Component Sector: A Key Industrial Hub
The automotive component sector in Tunisia has become a significant industrial hub, comprising around 300 companies, including 140 with foreign participation, according to a press release published by the Ministry of Industry. Approximately 65% of these companies are entirely export-oriented, and the sector generates about 120,000 jobs.
Key Statistics and Developments
- 300 companies operating in the sector
- 140 companies with foreign participation
- 65% of companies are totally export-oriented
- 120,000 jobs generated by the sector
Meeting to Discuss Sector Development
A meeting was held between Salah Zouari and Myriam Elloumi, President of the TAA, in the presence of Fethi Sahlaoui, Director General of Manufacturing Industries at the Ministry. The discussions focused on:
- Enhancing the sector's value-added
- Positioning Tunisia in the global automotive industry's value chains, amidst increased international competition
- Progress on projects related to the sector's competitiveness charter, which aims to:
- Support job creation
- Stimulate exports
- Improve the overall performance of the sector
The meeting highlighted the importance of the automotive component sector in Tunisia and the need to support its development to maintain its competitiveness in the global market.
