Industrial Sector Investments Experience Slight Decline of 2.12% in 2025
According to the Bulletin de conjoncture published on Wednesday by the Agence de promotion de l'industrie et de l'innovation (APII), declared investments in the industrial sector recorded a slight decline of 2.12% in 2025, reaching 2,484.3 million dinars (MD), compared to 2024.
Key Statistics for 2025
- A total of 3,909 industrial projects were declared during the year.
- Once completed, these projects are expected to create 37,329 jobs.
Sector-Specific Investment Trends
Despite the overall decline in investments, several sectors showed significant increases:
- Investments in the agro-food industry progressed by 8.4%.
- The mechanical and electrical industries saw an increase of 13.2%.
- The construction materials, ceramics, and glass industries experienced a 21.4% growth.
- The leather and footwear industries witnessed a remarkable surge of 167.1%.
Investment Distribution
- Investments related to creation projects reached 1,044.4 MD in 2025, representing 42% of the total declared investments.
- The remaining 1,439.9 MD concerned mainly extension, modernization, and equipment renewal projects.
Export-Oriented Industries
- Declared investments in totally export-oriented industries increased from 470 MD in 2024 to 534.5 MD in 2025, recording a 13.7% growth.
- In contrast, investments destined for industries oriented towards the local market declined by 5.7%, reaching 1,949.8 MD.
Foreign Investment
- In 2025, 397 projects with foreign participation were declared, including 244 projects with 100% foreign capital and 153 partnership projects.
- The total value of these investments stood at 436.5 MD, compared to 614.1 MD in 2024, representing a 28.9% decrease.
- These projects are expected to generate 10,002 jobs, compared to 18,724 in 2024, marking a significant 46.6% decline in job creation related to foreign investment.
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