SNG: Tunisia seeks to build trade and investment relations with China beyond Traditional markets

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Staff WriterTunis - Chinese companies have increasingly reinforced their presence in Tunisia in recent months, both by supplying advanced technology products and investing in several key sectors such as mining.Observers view this trend as part of Tunisia's broader effort to diversify partnerships and move beyond traditional markets.A significant recent development was the visit by a delegation from the Chinese state-owned group Wuhan Yangluo Port Services Co.,Ltd, led by CEO Xu Baowei. The delegation met with government officials, including Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid, in a bid to explore new avenues for trade and investment cooperation.TAP outlines in this report the key stages in the evolution of Sino-Tunisian relations, including the first-time deployment of Chinese-made buses, as well as progress in major projects such as the Bizerte Bridge and the Olympic Stadium of El Menzah.Chinese Delegation Visit and New HorizonsThe high-level Chinese delegation from Wuhan Yangluo Port Services Co.,Ltd arrived in Tunis to explore commercial cooperation and investment opportunities.According to the Ministry of Trade, the visit, scheduled to run until July 29, 2025, follows the broad outlines of discussions held during the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha in June 2025, where Abid led the Tunisian delegation.Abid underscored the importance of this visit as a chance to expand trade volumes and establish mutually beneficial partnerships.Xu Baowei, for his part, highlighted the group’s interest in exploring diverse investment opportunities and promoting high-potential Tunisian products, such as olive oil and dates, in the Chinese market.The Chinese group expressed willingness to support Tunisian companies logistically, financially, and procedurally to ensure better access to the Chinese market.The delegation also met with the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) and around 25 Tunisian companies with high export potential.Untapped but Promising OpportunitiesIn 2024, trade between Tunisia and China reached TND 9.2 billion, marking an 8% growth from 2023.CEPEX estimates that Tunisia has over USD 214 million worth of untapped export potential in the Chinese market, including nearly USD 20 million for olive oil, USD 15 million for seafood, and USD 2.5 million for dates.The National Institute of Statistics reports consistent growth in t...

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