Are Tunisian markets adjusting to shortages
During the summer of 2026, Tunisia faced a shortage crisis in some essential goods such as rice, sugar, and bottled water, despite achieving a 2.4% economic growth in the first half of the year, driven by the agriculture and tourism sectors. Analyses indicate that the causes of the scarcity vary between global factors, such as climate change affecting rice production, and local structural and regulatory issues, including disruptions in the distribution system and storage policies, which led to the disintegration of supply chains. Additionally, financial pressures and challenges in regulating the distribution and stock systems, along with ongoing water resource issues and rising energy costs, increase the likelihood of the crisis reemerging or persisting in the coming months, despite some experts' expectations that the peak demand will subside after the summer.
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