Tunisia: Ministry of Commerce and Export Development Receives Notification of Economic Concentration Operation
Ministry of Commerce and Export Development Announces Receipt of Notification from COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
The Ministry of Commerce and Export Development has announced that it has received a notification from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) regarding an economic concentration operation between Tractafric Equipment International GBL, as the acquirer, and Bartrac Equipment GBL, the target company.
According to a statement released by the Ministry on Friday, the operation was officially notified to the COMESA Commission on May 7, 2026, and registered under the number CCC/MER/04/14/2026, in accordance with the COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulation for the year 2025.
The Ministry notes that this concentration is now subject to an examination and consultation phase, within the framework of regional mechanisms for controlling merger and acquisition operations.
Open Consultation for Economic Actors
In this context, the Ministry invites public structures, professional organizations, economic operators, and any interested parties to consult the notification on the official website of the COMESA Commission, via the dedicated section for ongoing case records.
The parties concerned are invited to submit any observations, information, or contributions that may help evaluate the impact of this operation on the general interest and the level of competition on the Tunisian market. The deadline for submitting contributions expires on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
The operation concerns companies active in the distribution of equipment and machines destined for several strategic sectors, including agriculture, industry, mining, electricity, and construction, with international brand portfolios.
The Ministry of Commerce has indicated that additional observations and information can be submitted directly to the Directorate General of Competition and Economic Investigations.
Call for Respect of Consultation Deadlines
Finally, the authorities call on all stakeholders to respect the consultation deadlines, emphasizing the importance of this file for evaluating the potential effects on competition and market balance in Tunisia.
Key Details:
- Date of notification: May 7, 2026
- Registration number: CCC/MER/04/14/2026
- Deadline for submitting contributions: May 19, 2026
- Website for consulting the notification: Official website of the COMESA Commission
- Contact: Directorate General of Competition and Economic Investigations
