What is the state of Tunisia's automotive industry?

Quel est l'etat de l'industrie automobile tunisienne?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Tunisia is a major EU automotive supplier. 280 companies, 90,000 direct jobs, EUR 3.5B exports (2024). Key players: Leoni (30,000 employees, largest private employer), Yazaki, Sumitomo, Lear, Draxlmaier, Valeo. Products: wiring harnesses (#3 global), car seats, mechanical parts, electronics. Clusters: Tunis, Bizerte, Sousse. Transition to EV components: battery wiring, charging systems. Government target: EUR 5B automotive exports by 2030. FIPA support for greenfield investments.

Version francaise

Fournisseur automobile majeur de l'UE. 280 entreprises, 90 000 emplois, 3.5 Mrd EUR exports. Players: Leoni (30 000 employes), Yazaki, Valeo. #3 mondial faisceaux cables. Transition EV en cours.

Sources & Evidence

FDI inflows reached 1.8 billion TND in 2024

Les IDE entrants ont atteint 1,8 milliard TND en 2024

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FIPA / BCT 2024 2024-01-01 — 2024-12-31 1.8 milliards TND

Limitations & Caveats

Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.

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Review & Confidence

Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Author & Reviewer

Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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investment automotive manufacturing EU exports

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