“The losses in export revenues caused by the shutting of the Ras Jedir 4 border crossing since March 202 are estimated at 180 million dinars and could reach up to 300 million dinars by the end of 2024,” a study by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) disclosed.
It added that this closure had substantial impacts on Tunisian exports, especially in the sectors of construction materials, agricultural products, shampoos, etc.
It should be cited that Tunisian exports to Libya increased by 55% between 2017 and 2023, reaching 2,650 million dinars. Tunisia aims for an export volume of 4,860 million dinars by 2025.
In 2023, the Ras Jedir border crossing facilitated the transit of 480 million dinars of Tunisian exports, an increase of 18% compared to 2022.
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