Tunisia’s textile and clothing exports grew 21.86 per cent to touch €1,137.8 million in the first five months of current year compared the same period in 2019 when the export valued exceeded 12.05 per cent to €1,015.4 million. In May, Tunisia’s exports increased 38.77 per cent.

The value of its ‘pants’ exports increased 28.73 per cent in dinar until the end of May 2022. Tunisia’s exports to the French, Italian, German, Belgian, Spanish, English and Portuguese markets grew 15.3 per cent, 28.3 per cent, 43.3 per cent, 12.2 per cent, 24.9 per cent, 40.6 per cent, and 44.8 per cent respectively, while exports to the Dutch market declined 5.1 per cent. Exports of ready-to-wear to the European Union grew 24.28 per cent to €871.9 million at the end of May 2022, compared to the same period last year. These exports make up 77 per cent of all exports of the sector.