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Who are we ?

WHO ARE WE?

The leading organization for the automotive industry in Tunisia.

The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) is the professional organization that represents and develops the automotive components industry in Tunisia. Created in 2016 by the main players in the sector, it unites manufacturers, equipment suppliers and automotive suppliers around a strategic objective: to strengthen Tunisia's competitiveness as an international automotive industrial platform.

TAA positions Tunisia as a high-performing, innovative and sustainable automotive industrial hub , serving global manufacturers and contractors.

The Tunisian Automotive Association is the collective driving force that structures, develops, and promotes the Tunisian automotive industry in global markets. It is an export-oriented, competitive, and forward-looking industry.

The TAA acts to:
- Strengthening the competitiveness of companies in the automotive sector in Tunisia
- Stimulate technological and industrial innovation
- To foster synergies between equipment manufacturers, suppliers and strategic partners
- Improve the regulatory and institutional environment of the sector

In collaboration with national authorities and international partners, the Tunisian Automotive Association actively contributes to the development of a solid, structured and export-oriented automotive ecosystem.

TAA facilitates:
- Connecting local industrial players with foreign investors
- The integration of Tunisian companies into international value chains
- Sharing best practices in quality, supply chain, project management and ESG
- Access to specialized training programs via the TAA Academy

The association acts as a catalyst for growth for the entire Tunisian automotive sector.

The Tunisian Automotive Association promotes Tunisian industrial excellence to:
- International car manufacturers
- Global equipment manufacturers
- Foreign investors
- Similar institutions and associations

Through its promotional activities, strategic partnerships and participation in international events, TAA strengthens the visibility and attractiveness of the automotive industry in Tunisia.

The automotive industry in Tunisia: a rapidly growing and highly structured ecosystem

The automotive industry in Tunisia has established itself as one of the country's most dynamic and export-oriented industrial sectors. With nearly 300 active companies covering all strategic segments, Tunisia now boasts an integrated and competitive automotive ecosystem, serving international manufacturers and suppliers.

Since 2000, the Tunisian automotive sector has seen a 142% increase in the number of companies , reflecting sustainable industrial expansion and strengthened investor confidence. From electrical wiring and mechanics to electronics, software engineering, technical plastics, and R&D, the ecosystem covers all key applications across the automotive value chain.

Supported by a skilled workforce, competitive production costs and strategic proximity to Europe, the automotive sector in Tunisia continues to position itself as an attractive destination for industrial investment.

The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) plays a central role in structuring, promoting and sustainably developing this ecosystem, by strengthening local synergies and international partnerships.

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