• About SFAX
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About SFAX

Geographical Location

  • Sfax is located on the southeast coast of Tunisia and is the country’s second-largest city.
  • Approximately 270 km south of the capital Tunis, it occupies a strategic point for ports and trade.
  • Offers advantageous connections to southern and eastern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe by sea and land.

 

Economic and Trade Importance

  • Sfax Port is one of Tunisia’s largest, playing a critical role in import and export operations.
  • The city is a key industrial and trade center, with strong activity in olive and olive oil production, food processing, textiles, and footwear industries.
  • Export-oriented factories and industrial zones strengthen the city’s economic power.

 

Logistics and Strategic Advantage

  • Sfax Port provides direct access to major Mediterranean trade routes.
  • Road networks and a nearby airport connect it to the domestic market and other North African countries.
  • Its logistics, storage, and transportation infrastructure offer operational advantages for investors.

Investment or trading presentation

Strength / AdvantageDescriptionBenefit for Investors
Strategic LocationLocated on the Mediterranean coast, close to the port and domestic marketAdvantage for international trade and logistics
Strong Agricultural SectorOlive, olive oil, fisheries, and food productionProduct diversity and export opportunities
Industry and ExportTextiles, leather, food processing, machineryInvestment appeal through industrial zones and free-trade areas
Economic DynamismTunisia’s second-largest city, vibrant trade centerMarket potential and collaboration opportunities
Cultural and Tourism PotentialHistoric medina, traditional architecture, gastronomyOpportunities for tourism and cultural projects