Tunisia Business Opportunity Report- Agriculture

The Tunisia Business Opportunity Report focuses on the agricultural sector in Tunisia, highlighting the country’s history, economy, trade relations, and top exporting subsectors. The report identifies key business opportunities for Dutch companies, such as organic agricultural products, preserving, processing, packaging, cold storage, and agricultural machinery and equipment. Insights from Dutch entrepreneurs active in Tunisia provide valuable perspectives on the business environment and opportunities in the country.

Key Insights

• Tunisia has a diverse, market-oriented economy with a historical dependency on natural resources, agriculture, textiles, and tourism.
• The agricultural sector in Tunisia is a leading sector of the economy, employing approximately 16% of the workforce and contributing around 11-12% to the GDP.
• The top 3 exporting subsectors in Tunisia are animal and vegetable by-products, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, and other food products.
• Business opportunities for Dutch companies in Tunisia include organic agricultural products, preservation, processing, packaging, cold storage, and agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Dutch entrepreneurs in Tunisia highlight opportunities in organic farming, working with local partners, proximity to Europe, and the favorable business environment.

Source: Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC)