Tunisia-Foreign currency reserves up to 131 days of imports

Tunisia’s foreign currency reserves rose to 22,3 billion dinars till April 15, covering 131 days of imports, according to provisional data issued by the Central Bank of Tunis (BCT). The BCT foreign currency holdings during the same period in 2019 stood at 14,2 billion dinars, that is 83 days of import.

Besides, the tourism cumulative revenues edged down 51% on April 10 and cumulative work income (in cash) dropped by 1,5% compared with the same period last year. According to the BCT, the Treasury’s current account balance stood at 1,379 million dinars (up to April 14), while the overall refinancing volume reached 10.9 million dinars (April 15).