Tunisia's trade with Libya has seen significant growth, with total exchanges reaching nearly 2.56 billion dinars in the first nine months of 2026. This represents a 26.54% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The value of Tunisian exports to Libya stood at 1.801 billion dinars, according to data from the Centre de promotion des exportations (CEPEX).
The export sectors that dominated Tunisia's trade with Libya include diverse industries, agriculture and agri-food industries, and mechanical and electrical industries. Diverse industries led with a 37.8% share, followed by agriculture and agri-food industries at 31.2%, and mechanical and electrical industries at 29.7%. These sectors have been driving growth in Tunisia's exports to Libya.
The top products exported to Libya include cement, which was valued at 204.4 million dinars. Other notable products include medicines worth 51.7 million dinars, paper hygiene products and baby diapers valued at 46.2 million dinars, paper tissues and hygiene products worth 38 million dinars, and shampoo valued at 34.6 million dinars. These products have contributed significantly to the growth in exports.
According to CEPEX, the growth in exports to Libya highlights the strategic importance of the Libyan market for Tunisia. The organization emphasizes the need to continue promoting and intensifying commercial initiatives to sustain the presence of Tunisian companies, expand their exports, and strengthen opportunities for durable economic partnerships between the two countries.
The increase in exports to Libya is a positive indicator for Tunisia's economy, which has been seeking to boost its trade relationships with neighboring countries. The growth in bilateral trade also reflects the improving economic conditions in Libya, which has been recovering from years of conflict and instability.
The Tunisian government has been working to strengthen economic ties with Libya, including efforts to increase trade and investment between the two countries. The growth in exports to Libya is expected to have a positive impact on Tunisia's economy, creating jobs and generating revenue.
Moving forward, CEPEX and other Tunisian trade promotion organizations are expected to continue their efforts to promote Tunisian exports to Libya and other countries in the region. The goal is to further increase trade and investment between Tunisia and its neighbors, driving economic growth and development in the region.
Key points
- Tunisia's exports to Libya reached 1.8 billion dinars in the first nine months of 2026.
- The main export sectors to Libya include diverse industries, agriculture and agri-food industries, and mechanical and electrical industries.
- Cement, medicines, and paper hygiene products are among the top products exported to Libya.
