Exporting guide to Tunisia
UK-Tunisia association agreement
The UK has signed an association agreement with Tunisia. Read our latest updates for more information on the status of this agreement and how it may benefit your business.
Top five UK goods exported to Tunisia, in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2022
| Goods | Value (£million) |
|---|---|
| Refined oil | |
| Textile fabrics | |
| Miscellaneous electrical goods (intermediate) | |
| Medicinal & pharmaceutical products | |
| Specialised machinery (capital) |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: November 2022
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Total import value (into the UK from Tunisia) and export value (from the UK into Tunisia) over time
| Year | Imports (£million) | Exports (£million) | Total trade (£million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 173.0 | 263.0 | 436.0 |
| 2017 | 193.0 | 223.0 | 416.0 |
| 2018 | 274.0 | 234.0 | 508.0 |
| 2019 | 403.0 | 262.0 | 665.0 |
| 2020 | 237.0 | 234.0 | 471.0 |
| 2021 | 235.0 | 250.0 | 485.0 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: October 2022
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Tunisia: at a glance
Economic growth
3.3%
Actual figure (IMF, 2021)
The UK is 7.4% (IMF, 2021, projected figure)
GDP per capita
$3,545
Actual figure (IMF, 2019)
The UK is $43,121 (IMF, 2019, actual figure)
Currency
Dinar
Business language
French, English
Time zone
GMT +1
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