Automotive Market Sees Significant Growth in Tunisia
The general manager of a car sales agency in Tunisia, Anouar Ben Ammar, stated during his appearance on the "Midi Eco" show this Thursday, that the automotive market has experienced a surge until the end of September 2025, with the registration of 47,300 new cars and the re-registration of 22,000 cars, bringing the total to nearly 70,000 vehicles.
Anouar Ben Ammar added that when comparing these figures to those recorded last year, a significant increase is observed, as nearly 57,000 cars had been registered by the end of 2024.
The speaker highlighted the increase in the entry of used cars, considering this as a "warning signal", emphasizing that used cars subject to the FCR regime are not subject to the same conditions as those applied to new cars.
Ben Ammar explained that the price of a car in Tunisia is composed of at least 50% fees and taxes, including consumption tax, Value-Added Tax (VAT), and corporate tax. "For example, for a car costing 100,000 dinars, at least 50,000 dinars go to taxes," he explained.
Key Points:
- The Tunisian automotive market has seen a significant increase in car registrations until the end of September 2025.
- The total number of registered vehicles has reached nearly 70,000, including 47,300 new cars and 22,000 re-registered cars.
- This represents a significant increase compared to the same period last year, with nearly 57,000 cars registered by the end of 2024.
- The entry of used cars is on the rise, with concerns raised about the different conditions applied to used cars compared to new cars.
- The price of a car in Tunisia is heavily influenced by fees and taxes, which can account for at least 50% of the total cost.
