Automotive equipment supplier industry in Tunisia | Special تونس الاقتصادية – Watania 1

A look back at the Tunisian Economics program – Special on the automotive equipment industry in Tunisia

On December 23, 2025, the national channel Watania 1 broadcast a special episode of the program تونس الاقتصادية dedicated to the automotive equipment industry in Tunisia, a strategic sector at the heart of the country's industrial transformation.

This edition brought together two leading speakers:
- Mr. Jemli Issam , Plant Manager Bontaz Tunisia and member of the Steering Committee of the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA),
- Mr. Fethi Sahlaoui , Director General of Manufacturing Industries within the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy .

The discussions highlighted the key role of the automotive sector in the Tunisian economy, particularly in creating skilled jobs, developing expertise, and contributing to industrial exports. The program also provided an overview of the sector, analyzed its current position in the global value chain, and addressed future prospects and the vision for the future within a changing international context.

This intervention confirms that the automotive equipment industry remains a major lever for competitiveness, attractiveness and sustainable growth for Tunisia.