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Exporting guide to

Tunisia

Overview

Tunisia is a North African country and seaboard to the Mediterranean Sea. It is a major gateway to both Europe and Africa. Economic growth is slowly gaining steam with steady GDP growth, which is expected to continue.

Trade statistics

£254.0 million total UK exports to Tunisia for the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: January 2024)

101st largest UK export market

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: January 2024)

less than 0.1% of total UK exports for the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: January 2024)

UK-Tunisia association agreement

The UK has signed an association agreement with Tunisia. Read our latest updates for more information on the status of this agreement and how it may benefit your business.

Top five UK goods exported to Tunisia , in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023

Goods Value (£ million )
Textile fabrics 21.4
Medicinal & pharmaceutical products 18.1
Miscellaneous electrical goods (intermediate) 12.9
Cars 9.1
Mechanical power generators (intermediate) 7.5

Source: ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: February 2024
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Tunisia: at a glance

Economic growth

2.5%

Actual figure (IMF, 2022)
The UK is 4.1% (IMF, 2022, actual figure)

GDP per capita

$3,556

Actual figure (IMF, 2019)
The UK is $42,797 (IMF, 2019, actual figure)

Currency

Dinar

Business language

French, English

Time zone

GMT +1

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