Economic Concentration Operation: Tractafric Equipment International GBL and Bartrac Equipment GBL
The Tunisian Ministry of Trade and Export Development has announced that it has received a notification, via the COMESA Competition Commission, regarding an economic concentration operation between Tractafric Equipment International GBL and Bartrac Equipment GBL.
Details of the Operation
This operation was registered on May 7, 2026, under the reference CCC/MER/04/14/2026, as part of the COMESA regulation on competition and consumer protection for the year 2025. As a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Tunisian authorities are required to examine the potential impacts of this operation on competition and the general interest in the national market.
Activities of the Companies Involved
The companies in question operate primarily in the distribution of equipment and machinery for the agriculture, industry, mining, electricity, and construction sectors, representing several international brands.
Call for Comments
The Ministry invites public structures, professional organizations, economic operators, and any interested parties to consult the file via the official COMESA Competition Commission website, under the "Registers of Cases (Current Cases)" section. Interested parties can submit their comments or useful information before Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to help evaluate the potential effects of this operation on the Tunisian market.
Submission of Observations
Observations can be submitted directly to the General Directorate of Competition and Economic Research of the Ministry of Trade, located at the intersection of Ghana Street and Hédi Nouira Street in Tunis, office #124 on the first floor.
