# Tunisia economic performance and trade indicators

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tunisia-economic-performance-and-trade-indicators
> Updated: 2026-08-16T03:01:26.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Tunisia's economic performance in 2026 has been characterized by growth in certain sectors alongside a widening trade deficit. During the first seven months of the year, the trade deficit increased to 14.96 billion dinars, up from 11.90 billion dinars in the same period of 2025. This imbalance was driven by imports rising by 13.7%, with the energy sector accounting for over 50% of the total deficit.

Despite the trade imbalance, the economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth was supported by the services sector and a 5.5% increase in agricultural added value. However, industrial growth remained limited at 0.3% due to declines in the energy, mining, and water sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Tunisia economy grows 2.3% in Q2 2026

Tunisia's economy grew by 2.3% in Q2 2026, driven by strong performance in the services and agricultural sectors, despite declines in the mining and energy industries.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-economy-grows-23-in-q2-2026

### 2026-08-12: Tunisia trade deficit widens to 14.96 billion dinars

Tunisia's trade deficit reached 14.96 billion dinars in the first seven months of 2026, driven by a 13.7% rise in imports that outpaced a 9.9% increase in exports, with energy costs heavily impacting the gap.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-trade-deficit-widens-to-149576-million-dinars

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