12.6 billion dinars ($4.2 billion) — Tunisia’s trade deficit widened in the first half of 2026 from 9.9 billion dinars a year earlier, official statistics showed.
13.3% import growth outpaced a 9% rise in exports, pushing imports to 47.2 billion dinars against 34.6 billion dinars in exports.
34.6 billion dinars in exports still reflected gains across several sectors, showing foreign trade remained active despite broader economic strains.
The wider gap keeps pressure on Tunisia’s trade balance as authorities try to boost domestic production, curb import dependence and protect foreign-exchange stability.