The 16th edition of the "Siat 2026" international exhibition for agricultural investment and technology kicked off in Tunisia, featuring 15 Italian companies specializing in agricultural machinery. The Italian pavilion, covering an area of 126 square meters, is one of the largest national pavilions at the exhibition. The event, organized by the Tunisian Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Investment, aims to promote sustainable and smart agriculture.
The Italian companies participating in the exhibition showcase a range of agricultural machinery, including tractors, pruning machines, sprayers, and harvesters. The Italian pavilion was organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) in Tunis, in collaboration with the Italian Federation of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers (FederUnacoma). The exhibition is expected to attract over 15,000 visitors and features more than 155 exhibitors from 11 countries.
The Italian Ambassador to Tunisia, Alessandro Brunass, visited the Italian pavilion on the opening day, along with Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, Azeddine Ben Cheikh, and his Senegalese counterpart, Cheikh Oumar Ba. The Italian ambassador highlighted the strong partnership between Italy and Tunisia in the agricultural sector, which is part of the "Mattei Plan" to support sustainable and resilient agriculture.
Italy is Tunisia's leading European supplier of agricultural machinery, with a market share of 30.5% in 2025, according to FederUnacoma. The Italian production of agricultural machinery was valued at approximately €14.3 billion in 2025, with a 2.1% increase. The Italian participation in the "Siat 2026" exhibition aims to strengthen partnerships between institutions and promote technical expertise and productive investments.
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is also participating in the exhibition, presenting a financing line worth €55 million to support sustainable development in Tunisia's agricultural and fisheries sectors. The ADAPT program, funded by the European Union, and the "Biodiversity Support Project" are also being showcased.
The exhibition, which runs from October 28 to 31, 2026, has the theme "Investing in a resilient and smart agriculture to enhance food sovereignty." The event aims to promote innovative solutions for the challenges facing the agricultural sector, including climate change and water scarcity.
The Italian companies participating in the exhibition are showcasing their latest technologies and innovations in agricultural machinery, including precision farming and organic farming solutions. The exhibition provides a platform for Tunisian and international companies to network and explore business opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Key points
- Italian companies showcase their agricultural machinery at the "Siat 2026" exhibition in Tunisia.
- The Italian pavilion is one of the largest national pavilions at the exhibition, featuring 15 companies.
- Italy is Tunisia's leading European supplier of agricultural machinery, with a market share of 30.5% in 2025.
