Aerospace Component Manufacturing in Tunisia: A Growing Sector
The aerospace component manufacturing sector in Tunisia comprises around 80 industrial enterprises and generates approximately 20,000 jobs. It boasts an estimated annual growth rate of 8% and contributes about 5% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as stated in a press release by the Ministry of Industry. This positioning confirms its increasing role in the global value chains of the aerospace industry.
Meeting Between Ministry and EMP Delegation
In this context, a meeting was held at the Ministry between the Minister of Equipment and Housing, temporarily in charge of the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Salah Zouari, and a delegation from EMP, a company specializing in aerospace components. The meeting was attended by the Chief of Cabinet, Afef Chachi Tayari, the President of the aerospace and space cluster GITAS, Stefania Sonia Dellali, and several ministry officials. According to the same source, the discussions focused on the company's development prospects and expansion projects. EMP, which has been active since 2009, plans to create around 800 direct jobs in the coming years, with an emphasis on strengthening local skills and upgrading human resources.
EMP's Projects and Initiatives
The company also presented a project for a specialized training center in Industry 4.0 and precision manufacturing for aerospace, aiming to support the sector's technological evolution. The Minister, in turn, reaffirmed the authorities' willingness to support industry players and accompany development projects, in order to strengthen the competitiveness of this strategic sector in Tunisia.
Key Points
- The aerospace component manufacturing sector in Tunisia generates approximately 20,000 jobs and contributes 5% to the country's GDP.
- The sector boasts an estimated annual growth rate of 8%.
- EMP plans to create around 800 direct jobs in the coming years and is investing in a specialized training center.
- The authorities are committed to supporting the industry and accompanying development projects to strengthen the sector's competitiveness.
