Automotive
Sector’s key figures
national and international companies in the Sector
direct jobs
MTND of exports
A SKILLED POOL OF TALENT AND RENOWN HIGHER EDUCATION
The country harness its large highly skilled pool of talents of more than 8500 engineers graduating annually to address the need of the industry
A THRIVING AUTOMOTIVE DEDICATED ASSOCIATION
MAPPING OF GITAS MEMBERS BY SEGMENT
HIGHLY SKILLED TALENT
- More than 300.000 students enrolled in universities in 2024 including
- +48.000 in engineering and technical fields
EDUCATIONAL HUBS
DEDICATED INFRASTRUCTURE
Tunisia has a wide selection of sites with all necessary utilities – the government is undertaking major investments across the country to enhance furthermore its industrial sites portfolio
Square meter prices ranging from 9 euros to 40 euros
A WIDE DEDICATED NETWORK OF VOCATIONAL AND TRAINING CENTERS
More than 60 vocational training centers throughout the country offer degree courses in automotive diagnostics, maintenance, electromechanics, etc.
The “Tunisian Automotive Management Academy” was launch in 2020 at the initiative of several European companies such as Dräxlmaier, KroSchu, Leoni and Marquardt, Faurecia, Tunisian automotive companies and the Tunisian Automotive Association (as coordinator).
The Tunisian Automotive Management Academy (TAMA) offers a vocational training program for the development of middle management skills for companies in the automotive sector.
CETIME's mission is to provide resources and skills to companies in the Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Industries sector to solve their technical problems and improve their competitiveness
CETIME delivers extensive technical training covering a range of practices that can intervene in the automotive industry: training and advanced training in all welding processes and techniques according to international standards
A NETWORK OF INDUSTRIAL PARKS PROMOTING INNOVATION AND R&D
The country developed several integrated business parks as part of the national strategy for the development and promotion of scientific research, innovation and high added- value production
Elgazala Technopark
Elgazala Technopark hosts various support institutions including 3 higher education institutions, research and development labs, training centers and business and projects incubators the aim of creating synergy and cross-fertilization between these actors. More than 250 companies including subsidiaries of major Multinationals (Microsoft, ST Microelectronics, Ericsson, Alcatel Lucent ...) as well as many Tunisian success stories (Telnet, Omniacom, Picosoft, Cynapsys, EBSYS ...) are currently hosted in different premises of Elgazala Technopark.
INOVATION CITY
Located in Sousse, the park specializes in mechatronics including IT activities, mechanics and electronics. The area is spread over 240 Ha, intended to bring together the activities of higher education, research and development, innovation, industrial activities, high-tech and clean industries
Technopole of Sfax
The Technopole of Sfax, specializing ICT and multimedia technologies, is an integrated space of more than 55 ha intended to host activities in the field of academic training, research and development, innovation and technology transfer as well as industries in the tech sectors
MfCP new industrial park
MfCP new industrial park, “Neopark El Fejja“ and “Neopark Monastir” combine more than 310 ha developed according to the international and environmental standards. The parcs host industrial activities in several sectors such as mechatronics and textile and aim to develop interaction between actors in research, industry, and training
Snapshot of major players operating in the sectors
With a total investment of 25 million euros, this new unit (2020 – 2021) specialize in the manufacture of connection technologies for the automotive industry and employs 1000 employees. The new plant in Tunisia will be the group's first plant on the African continent.
Kromberg & Schubert supplies all major automotive manufacturers (OEMs) with a diverse range of electrical systems. The Tunisian production site employs more than 4.000 employees within its large-scale wiring systems production as well as a regional research and development center.
The German leader of the automotive cable industry established its operations in Tunisia since 1977 and has 3 production sites in the country (~ 61.000 m²). From 500 employees in 1996, LEONI became the largest employer in Tunisia with more than 17.000 employees and engineers.
YAZAKI is a global market leader for wiring harness and supply all OEM in the automotive industry. The Tunisian operations currently employs more than 4.000 employees since 2009. The company recently invested in a new production facility of more than 7ha in Tunisia, which will be operational by 2021
With a market share of around 19% worldwide and a leading position in the European and MENA regions (~ 40% of market share), the Tunisian company COFICAB is one of the world leaders in the wiring systems for the automotive sector. The group currently (2021) has 11 production sites and 3 centers of excellence.
OneTech Group is a global industrial player operating in the automotive, energy and industry sectors. With 40 years of expertise in the cable, mechatronics and IT sectors, the group provides integrated solutions electronic and electrical systems that meets all international quality requirements and is ranked 30th worldwide in the PCB automotive business
The Tunisian company of filters is a family business founded in Tunisia in 1979 and is based in Jedeida near the capital. The factory specialize in the manufacture of filters for the automotive industry and serves most European car manufacturers as well as for many American and Japanese manufacturers Misfat filtration is now ISO 9001, ISO / TS 16949, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified and enjoys recognition from the largest manufacturers, such as the Q1 certificate provided by Ford in 2012, the Platinum Supplier Status 2018 “Service” certificate. Outstanding for Opel Vauxhall Customer and After-Sales Service” issued by the PSA group and recently Supplier Awards 2020“After-sales performance” issued by the PSA group.