Tunisia has extensive experience in phosphate mining and fertiliser production, as the country’s first mines opened in the late 19th century. Tunisia relies on substantial reserves of phosphate rock, which is estimated at 900m tonnes and regulated by the National Office of Mines. As its stands, phosphate accounts for 2% of Tunisia’s GDP and...
As one of the most developed markets in North Africa, Tunisia’s insurance sector has seen a steady increase in premiums and penetration in recent years, with life and medical insurance segments in particular experiencing notable growth.
Car insurance is by far Tunisia’s largest line, accounting for 45.7% of total industry premiums in 2015. Premiums for the segment reached TD766.8m (€328.8m), up by 8.5% from the previous year and slightly ahead of an overall insurance market growth rate of 7.9%. Industry figures say the market will continue to expand steadily in coming years...
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With Tunisia’s fiscal deficit expected to rise in 2017, the government has been stepping up its activity on international debt markets.
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