The Tunisian electrical and electronics industries have recorded significant growth, increasing by 8.7% during the first nine months of 2026, according to Noureddine Guizani, director-general of the Centre technique des industries mécaniques et électriques (CETIME). This growth highlights the sector's importance in the country's economy, with 924 companies employing at least ten people, representing 158,000 direct jobs and over 400,000 indirect jobs.
The sector plays a crucial role in Tunisia's exports, accounting for nearly 50% of the country's manufacturing industry exports. The growth is attributed to the industry's focus on high-value-added activities, such as electronic cards, automotive components, and aircraft parts. This shift towards more specialized and technical products requires adapted production capacities, engineering skills, and quality control.
To promote the sector and facilitate international partnerships, the CETIME is organizing the tenth edition of the Salon international de la pièce de rechange, des équipements et des services industriels (SAPRI 2026). The event, taking place from November 17 to 20, 2026, at the Parc des expositions du Kram in Tunis, will bring together 120 exhibitors from various countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Africa.
SAPRI 2026 aims to go beyond commercial exhibition by fostering technological exchanges, promoting Tunisian industrial capacities, and encouraging economic partnerships. The event will feature seven themed villages covering various industrial technologies, including maintenance, non-destructive testing, and Industry 4.0. Over 1,000 professional meetings and networking sessions with investors are expected to take place during the event.
The CETIME has also announced several side events, including the eighth African Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (ACNDT 2026) and the Grand Prix de la maintenance 2026. The MAKEATHON AFRICA by CETIME, a 72-hour prototype development competition, will bring together students, engineers, researchers, and industrialists to develop innovative projects focused on predictive maintenance, environmental sustainability, and quality control.
The growth of the electrical and electronics industries in Tunisia is a positive indicator for the country's economy. The sector's focus on high-value-added activities and its increasing importance in exports demonstrate its potential for future development. The SAPRI 2026 event aims to capitalize on this momentum by promoting Tunisian industrial capacities and facilitating international partnerships.
Key statistics highlight the sector's significance: 924 companies employ 158,000 people, with over 400,000 indirect jobs; the sector accounts for nearly 50% of Tunisia's manufacturing industry exports; and the industry has grown by 8.7% in the first nine months of 2026. These indicators underscore the importance of the electrical and electronics industries in Tunisia's economic landscape.
Key points
- The Tunisian electrical and electronics industries have grown by 8.7% in 2026, with 924 companies employing 158,000 people.
- The sector accounts for nearly 50% of Tunisia's manufacturing industry exports.
- SAPRI 2026 aims to promote Tunisian industrial capacities and facilitate international partnerships.
