Tunisia-Nigeria Over 60 B2B Meetings to Boost Agricultural Food Exports

Tunisia Strengthens Economic Ties with Nigeria through Agro-Food Industry Partnerships

The Centre for Export Promotion has organized over 60 direct business meetings between Nigerian businessmen and Tunisian entrepreneurs operating in the agro-food industry, including olive oil, dates, pasta, and dairy products.

These meetings, held yesterday at the Exporter's House in coordination with the Tunisian Commercial Representation in Abuja (Nigeria), are part of Tunisia's strategy to deepen its economic integration in the African environment and strengthen its presence in the Sub-Saharan African market.

The meetings provided a valuable opportunity to promote Tunisian products and explore commercial opportunities in the sector, reflecting a mutual interest and genuine willingness to develop long-term partnerships between the two parties.

The Nigerian delegation's program will continue on April 29 and 30, 2026, with the organization of on-site visits (D2D - Door to Door) to several Tunisian exporting companies in the agro-food sector, tailored to the interests of Nigerian partners. The aim is to closely examine the production capacities of these companies and their compliance with international standards and norms.

According to a statement from the Centre, this promotional initiative aims to strengthen Tunisian-Nigerian relations, develop trade volumes, and diversify their structure.

This approach is also part of a logic of valorizing the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (ZLECAf) Agreement, considered a strategic framework for strengthening African economic integration and opening up new perspectives for Tunisian companies to access new markets.

It is worth noting that the volume of trade between Tunisia and Nigeria was estimated at approximately 100.9 million dinars in 2025. Tunisian exports to Nigeria have experienced significant growth, quadrupling to reach 98.2 million dinars in 2025, making Nigeria the fourth Sub-Saharan African market for Tunisia that year.

Tunisian exports to this market primarily consist of drilling and exploration equipment, plaster, construction materials, "chechia" (a traditional Tunisian hat), olive oil, and biscuits.