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Tunisia: land of opportunities in the Mediterranean

Mediterranean climate bonus

Tunisia’s great advantage is its proximity to Europe and the short trade routes that involves. In addition, this North African country has undertaken a great deal to get itself fit for the European market. The number of processing facilities that meet European quality standards is constantly growing, as is the share of organic farming. Thanks to its favourable climatic conditions, Tunisia is an attractive procurement market for natural ingredients.

In the tourism sector, Tunisia convinces with more than just its gorgeous Mediterranean beaches. Tour operators specialising in alternative cultural tourism should definitely include Tunisia in their programme: Berber villages in the Sahara, medinas with their oriental flair, the holy city of Kairouan or the archaeological heritage of Carthage – these are just a few of Tunisia’s many touristic highlights.

Whether you wish to import natural ingredients or are on the lookout for sustainable tourism offers for your customers: With IPD-vetted companies in Tunisia at your side, you will have reliable partners to whom you can build up long-lasting business relations.

Your benefits

  • Proximity to Europe
  • Attractive tourist destinations for your customers
  • Contact mediation to partners thoroughly qualified by IPD

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Our products from Tunisia
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Natural ingredients

For natural ingredients, whether prickly pear products, spirulina, dried herbs or cold-pressed seed oils, IPD companies meet EU requirements. Specialties, such as prickly pear seed oil, or ingredients for cosmetics exceed applicable quality standards or are organic goods.

We connect you to your new business partners. 

We will be happy to provide you with comprehensive information about our diverse range of offers from Tunisia.

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Sustainable tourism offers

The IPD mainly cooperates with tourism providers in offshore regions, i.e. away from mass tourism. Their portfolio includes sustainable products such as nature- and bird-watching, family trips with accommodation in eco-hotels or adventure trips to the Tunisian Sahara.

Our matchmaking events

Get to know our companies from Tunisia

International Food Trade fair

SIAL 2024

Paris // 19.10. - 23.10.2024

Save the date: IPD is once again bringing a variety of natural ingredients to SIAL. 

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International tourism trade fair

World Travel Market (wtm) 2024

London // 05.11. - 07.11.2024

Save the date: Meet evaluated IPD tour operators again at this year's wtm London!

IPD will present carefully selected…

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Trade fair for food additives

Food ingredients Europe (FiE) 2024

Frankfurt // 19.11. - 21.11.2024

Save the date: Meet evaluated companies from our partner countries!

This year, IPD will once again put you in touch…

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Country report

IPD engagement in Tunisia

Tunisia has done a lot to meet the requirements of the European market for quality standards and certifications - both in sustainable tourism and in the field of natural ingredients. Today, the European Union is Tunisia's largest trading partner. Learn more about our work in our country report Tunisia.

Product information Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Produkt Information

Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Prickly pear seed oil - the anti-aging oil from Morocco and Tunisia. Learn more about a very special plant oil obtained from the seeds of the fruit of the prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica). The cactus plant is native to Latin America and is now grown mainly in North Africa. Due to its unique attributes, the oil has been a growing trend in cosmetic products in recent years, especially in the field of skin care.

Information for tour operator

Destination of variety

Sandy beaches, Mediterranean flair and desert adventures paired with the cultural history of over 3,000 years can be discovered in Tunisia. IPD supports European tour operators in their search for exceptional touristic products in Tunisia and provides contacts to carefully screened, sustainable tourism companies. Read more here.

Success Stories
Success Story FTADD

Tourism

Sustainable destination

Promoting sustainable tourism is the goal of IPD. In Tunisia, IPD has a committed partner at its side, the Fédération Tourisme Authentique Destination Dahar (FTADD).

Success Story Ben Ghreb

Demeter certified

Dates from Tunisia

IPD supports Demeter producers in building sustainable trade partnerships.

Your contact for Tunisia
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Nora Eichkorn

Expert

Sustainable tourism (Ecuador, Nepal, Tunisia)

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Stefan Schütze Tobar

Expert Sourcing + Markets

IT Outsourcing (Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tunisia)

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Caroline Moraza

Expert Sourcing + Markets

Natural ingredients (Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Tunisia, Ukraine)
Fresh Produce (Ukraine)