Tunisia’s Industrial Exports and Investments See Modest Growth in First Eight Months of 2025
Among the various industrial sectors, the textile, clothing, leather, and footwear industry maintained its position as the leading export contributor, with a total value of 7,400.5 million dinars.
Following this sector were:
- Agri-food industries, which brought in more than 4,093 million dinars,
- Chemical industries, generating 2,535.5 million dinars, and
- Mechanical and electrical industries, with exports valued at 2,022 million dinars.
From January to August 2025, the APII recorded investment intentions totaling 1,272.1 million dinars, earmarked for more than 1,900 projects across the country. These projects are projected to create over 20,000 jobs once operational, highlighting the potential for employment growth in Tunisia’s industrial sector.
Sector-Wise Investment Breakdown:
- Mechanical and electrical industries: 303 million dinars
- Miscellaneous industries: 144.7 million dinars
- Construction materials, ceramics, and glass: 116.5 million dinars
- Textiles and clothing: 112.6 million dinars
- Leather and footwear: 32.4 million dinars (notably low compared to others)
The breakdown of declared investments by source of capital shows a strong presence of domestic funding:
- Tunisian capital: 984.8 million dinars
- Foreign capital: 177 million dinars
- Mixed capital (joint domestic and foreign): 110.3 million dinars
This distribution indicates continued reliance on local investment while also maintaining a degree of foreign participation.
In parallel with industrial growth, the services sector attracted significant attention, with declared investments reaching 783.3 million dinars by the end of August 2025. These came from 7,031 projects, and are expected to create 35,661 jobs—a figure that outpaces job creation forecasts in the industrial sector.
Tunisia’s industrial and service sectors both demonstrated moderate yet steady growth in 2025, with exports and investment intentions rising compared to the previous year. The data suggests a positive outlook for job creation and industrial diversification, though some sectors—such as leather and footwear—remain under-invested.
