The trade exchanges between Tunisia and Libya have shown significant growth, reaching 2560 million dinars during the first nine months of 2026. This represents an increase of 26.54% compared to the same period in 2025. The growth in trade exchanges highlights the strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
According to the Center for the Promotion of Exports, the value of Tunisian exports to the Libyan market amounted to 1801 million dinars. The exports are distributed across three main sectors: various industries, agriculture and food industries, and mechanical and electrical industries. These sectors have a significant presence in the trade exchanges between Tunisia and Libya.
The various industries sector has the largest share of exports to Libya, accounting for 37.8% of the total. The agriculture and food industries sector follows with 31.2%, while the mechanical and electrical industries sector accounts for 29.7%. These sectors play a crucial role in driving the growth of trade exchanges between the two countries.
The top Tunisian products exported to Libya include cement, which has a value of 204.4 million dinars. Pharmaceuticals are also among the top exports, with a value of 51.7 million dinars. Other notable products include medical papers and children's diapers, worth 46.2 million dinars, and paper tissues and cleaning materials, valued at 38 million dinars.
The growth in trade exchanges between Tunisia and Libya is a positive indicator of the economic relations between the two countries. The Center for the Promotion of Exports notes that these indicators confirm the importance of the Libyan market as a destination for Tunisian exports. The center also emphasizes the need to continue promoting trade initiatives to support the presence of Tunisian companies and expand their export base.
The increase in trade exchanges between Tunisia and Libya also presents opportunities for establishing sustainable economic partnerships between the two countries. The growth in exports can contribute to the economic development of Tunisia and create new opportunities for businesses and investors.
The Tunisian government and businesses will likely focus on building on this growth momentum to further strengthen economic ties with Libya. The growth in trade exchanges between the two countries can have a positive impact on the economic development of the region.
Key points
- The trade exchanges between Tunisia and Libya reached 2560 million dinars in the first 9 months of 2026, up 26.54% from the same period in 2025.
- The value of Tunisian exports to the Libyan market amounted to 1801 million dinars.
- The various industries sector has the largest share of exports to Libya, accounting for 37.8% of the total.
Reporting sources
- Radio Sfax · Radio Sfax
