Tunisia Aviation and Aviation Service Market demonstrated steady growth before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, attributed to the expanding tourism sector and government initiatives such as Vision Tunisia 2035 and the USAID Visit Tunisia Activity. In late 2019, the Ministry of Transport announced a plan for the extension of Tunis-Carthage Airport, aiming to increase its annual passenger capacity from 5 million to 8 million. With a budget of $809 million, the project includes constructing a new air control tower, new railway lines, and an expanded airport viaduct. An international tender for the project was launched in 2021.
However, in 2020, the market faced setbacks due to tourism halts caused by COVID-19 restrictions, with tourism revenue plunging by 65% compared to 2019, to around $746 million, and the number of visitors dropping by 78%. Nonetheless, the market sharply rebounded post-COVID-19 as tourism, military, and logistics operations resumed, initiating new airport and commercial projects. In 2023, tourism experienced a significant recovery, with 9.3 million visitors marking a 49.3% increase year-on-year further boosting the aviation market.
According to the research, Tunisia Aviation Market revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% during 2024-2030 and the Tunisia Aviation Service Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during 2024-2030. The surge in growth is mainly credited to initiatives like the introduction of direct flights between Tunisia and China in 2024 which is expected to double the number of Chinese tourists from 30,000 to over 60,000, significantly increasing air travel demands. Furthermore, the expansion of the hospitality industry, especially in major cities such as Tunis, Djerba and Hammamet is expected to propel growth in the tourism industry with the inauguration of new hotels, promoting growth in the aviation sector.
Tunisia's revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) set ambitious emissions reduction targets, impacting the aviation sector due to its significant contribution to air pollution. The sector will face stricter regulations and increased compliance costs, necessitating substantial investments in cleaner technologies and sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impact.
Tunisia Aviation Market Segmentation by Type
Commercial aviation is poised for significant growth in the coming years due to government tax reliefs aimed at promoting tourism and aviation. These incentives are expected to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), leading to airport development and increased passenger traffic.
Tunisia Aviation Service Market Segmentation by Type
In 2023, services in commercial aviation had the highest revenue share owing to economic growth and rising disposable incomes in the country which made air travel more accessible, while the growth of e-commerce and trade activities further increased the need for air cargo services.
Tunisia Aviation Service Market Segmentation by Service Type
In the Tunisian aviation service industry in 2023, passenger services had the highest revenue share as with the recovery of tourism and increased passenger numbers, the demand for passenger services (ticketing, in-flight services, customer support, etc.) was significantly high.
Key Attractiveness of the Report
- 10 Years Market Numbers.
- Historical Data Starting from 2020 to 2023.
- Base Year: 2023
- Forecast Data until 2030.
- Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
- Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.
Key Highlights of the Report:
- Tunisia Aviation Market Overview
- Tunisia Aviation Market Outlook
- Tunisia Aviation Service Market Outlook
- Tunisia Aviation Forecast
- Historical Data and Forecast of Tunisia Aviation Market Revenues, for the Period 2020-2030F
- Historical Data and Forecast of Tunisia Aviation Market Revenues, By Type, for the Period 2020-2030F
- Historical Data and Forecast of Tunisia Aviation Market Revenues, By Commercial, for the Period 2020-2030F
- Historical Data and Forecast of Tunisia Aviation Service Market Revenues, By Type, for the Period 2020-2030F
- Historical Data and Forecast of Tunisia Aviation Service Market Revenues, By Service Type, for the Period 2020-2030F
- Market Opportunity Assessment By Type 2030F
- Market Opportunity Assessment By Service Type 2030F
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Trends
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Key Strategic Recommendations
Market Scope and Segmentation
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
By Type
- General
- Commercial
- Tunisia Aviation Service Market
By Type
- General
- Commercial
- Military
By Service Type
- Passenger Service
- Ground Handling Services
- MRO
- Supervision
Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned
- Tunisair
- Express Air Cargo
- Nouvelair Tunisie
- Qatar Airways
- The Royal Jordanian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- The Emirates Group
- Royal Air Maroc