Global India business forum presented honorary H.E. Mrs. Hayet Talbi EP Bilel, Ambassador, and
Embassy of Tunisia.
Ambassador and Consul General
INDIA - Tunisia BUSINESS & CULTURAL COUNCIL
Global India Business Forum presented Honorary Membership to H.E. Mrs. Hayet Talbi EP Bilel,
Ambassador of
the Republic of Tunisia to the Republic of India. The GIBF team had a fruitful discussion on
collaborating for
different business opportunities and trade between the two countries. Global President of GIBF, Dr.
Jitendra
Joshi and Co-Founder & Director -
Global Operations, Deepali Gadkari attended the meeting.
Textiles and Leather Products, Electrical Machinery, and Crude and Refined
Petroleum
Machinery and Equipment, Chemicals, Fuel and Food.
ABOUT
ABOUT Tunisia
Tunisia, a North African country on the Mediterranean coast, is known for its rich
history, diverse culture, and strategic location. The capital, Tunis, is a vibrant city
blending modernity with historical charm. Tunisia's history dates back to ancient
Carthage, which was a powerful civilization before being conquered by Rome. The ruins of
Carthage are a significant archaeological site today.
The country gained
independence from France in 1956 and has since been a republic. Tunisia was the
birthplace of the Arab Spring in 2010, a series of pro-democracy uprisings across the
Arab world. This movement led to significant political changes in Tunisia, resulting in
a more democratic government.
Economically, Tunisia is
diverse, with agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and tourism being key sectors. The
country is a major exporter of olive oil, phosphates, and textiles. Tourism is bolstered
by Tunisia's beautiful Mediterranean beaches, historical sites, and unique blend of
Arab, Berber, and French influences.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN Tunisia
The country has excellent business opportunities, especially in aeronautics, information and
communication technology, automotive, pharmaceutical industry, renewable energy, agriculture,
tourism, oil and gas extraction, phosphate mining, textiles, food processing, and manufacturing
industries such as agribusiness, textiles and apparel.
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS IN TUNISIA
Overview In 2022, Tunisia was the number 90 economy in the world in terms of GDP
(current US$), the number 76 in total exports, the number 79 in total imports, the
number 124 economy in terms of GDP per capita (current US$) and the number 54 most
complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI) .
TOP EXPORTS OF TUNISIA
The top exports of Tunisia are Insulated Wire ($2.86B), Refined Petroleum ($927M), Crude
Petroleum ($862M), Non-Knit Men's Suits ($846M), and Pure Olive Oil ($827M), exporting
mostly to France ($4.8B), Italy ($3.45B), Germany ($3.01B), Spain ($914M), and Libya
($793M).
TOP IMPORTS OF TUNISIA
The top imports of Tunisia are Refined Petroleum ($2.48B), Petroleum Gas ($1.62B), Wheat
($788M), Cars ($726M), and Crude Petroleum ($674M), importing mostly from Italy
($3.85B), France ($3.78B), China ($2.38B), Germany ($1.81B), and Turkey ($1.69B).
