Tunisia's Phosphate Edge Faces Setback

An American study reveals that Tunisia possesses massive phosphate reserves totaling around 2.5 billion tons. However, its production has not matched its potential due to weak investment and political instability. The Qasaa project in Kasserine is considered strategic, as the Australian side is seeking to develop it in collaboration with the U.S. government, which is preparing to invest more than $100 million, with American participation targeted at 30-40% in Fosco Company. This effort is part of Washington’s broader strategy to diversify phosphate supply sources and reduce reliance on China and Morocco, seeing phosphate as a crucial element for ensuring global food security. If the project succeeds in reaching the production stage, it could position Tunisia as a key player in the phosphate and fertilizer supply network, offering opportunities to create jobs and foster local industrial development—within a geopolitical context that extends beyond Tunisia’s borders.

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