Tunisia Way

INDUSTRY

Tunisia has an important industrial basis. More than 10,000 manufacturing companies exist in the country. New growth sectors, such as electronics, automotive components, chemicals and service activities, are rapidly developing alongside the more traditional ones.

Textiles, shoes and leather are the most important industries, followed by food processing, mechanical, electrical, building, chemicals and rubber industries.

Over a third of manufacturing operations are located in Tunis, while the remaining are spread between the coastal areas and the north-western and southern regions.

Approximately 2,000 manufacturing companies have already set up in the country and are either totally or partially producing for the European, American and African markets among others.

Fifty per cent of these manufacturing companies are joint-ventures or foreign-owned, and have reinforced the transfer of technology and know-how, contributing to the country's efforts of economic and social development. The service industries, notably those linked to industry, are also experiencing an important evolution. They contribute to 47% of total investments, 51.3% of GDP growth and 44% of job creations.