Tunisia is strengthening its role in Libya’s reconstruction efforts as several Tunisian companies prepare to participate in Libya Build 2025, the country’s largest exhibition focused on construction, infrastructure, and real estate development.
Scheduled to take place in Tripoli from May 12 to 15, the event will bring together 500 exhibitors and is expected to attract over 14,000 visitors, providing a critical platform for networking, investment, and trade partnerships.
The Tunisian Export Promotion Center highlighted that Libya Build presents a significant opportunity for Tunisian businesses to expand their reach in the Libyan market, particularly as the country moves forward with large-scale rebuilding projects following a decade of conflict.
Libya’s reconstruction is estimated to require $570 billion in investments, offering regional and international firms substantial opportunities in infrastructure, urban development, and industrial projects.
Tunisia has long been one of Libya’s strongest economic partners, ranking as its top Arab and African trading partner and its fifth-largest globally. Tunisian industrial products account for 40% of Tunisia’s total exports to Libya, while Tunisia imports Libyan energy products, iron, and steel, reinforcing their deep trade relations.
With Libya’s post-conflict reconstruction gaining momentum, Tunisian companies see a growing role in supplying building materials, construction expertise, and industrial equipment.
The war in Libya, which began after the 2011 uprising that led to the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, severely damaged cities, roads, and critical infrastructure.
Years of instability, armed conflict, and political division halted development projects and left many areas in dire need of reconstruction. Now, with relative stability returning, the Libyan government and private sector are pushing forward with ambitious plans to rebuild cities, repair infrastructure, and modernize the country’s urban landscape.
Tunisian firms, with strong historical ties and geographic proximity to Libya, are well-positioned to benefit from this reconstruction boom. Businesses specializing in architecture, engineering, road construction, and urban planning are looking to secure major contracts in Libya’s rebuilding process. Libya Build is expected to serve as a gateway for Tunisian companies to establish long-term partnerships with Libyan stakeholders and international investors.
Beyond construction, Tunisia sees Libya as a key market for expanding its exports and strengthening economic ties. The two countries have already engaged in various trade agreements, and Tunisia has played a role in training Libyan professionals in engineering, energy, and construction sectors.
This long-standing cooperation is now expected to deepen as Tunisia positions itself as a leading player in Libya’s economic recovery.
