The Turkish textile group VANTELA has formally announced it intends to invest in Tunisia, signalling a fresh wave of international confidence in the North African country’s textile sector.
VANTELA’s chief executive, Mahmut Vanli, travelled to Tunis on November 24, 2025 for discussions with FIPA-Tunisia, the state agency responsible for promoting foreign direct investment.
The meeting — also attended by FIPA’s promotion team — focused on the favourable business environment in Tunisia, including incentives for foreign investors, and the country’s strategic advantages such as its skilled workforce, competitive logistics infrastructure, and proximity to European markets.
At the conclusion of the visit, VANTELA confirmed it has “already initiated the necessary administrative procedures” to establish operations in Tunisia — though the company has not yet detailed the scale, timeline, or exact nature of the planned investment.
The decision by VANTELA adds to a broader trend: foreign direct investment in Tunisia’s textile and garment sector has surged this year, with FDI rising 27.9 % by end-September 2025 compared with 2024.
The momentum underscores Tunisia’s strategic allure as a manufacturing and export hub.
Tunisia’s textile and apparel industry already plays a central role in the national economy: it accounts for a substantial share of industrial exports, supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, and has positioned the country as a key supplier to European markets.
VANTELA’s move is reminiscent of a similar decision earlier this month by another Turkish firm, YKM Textile, reflecting growing interest among Turkish manufacturers in Tunisian-based production for export-oriented textile manufacturing.
Industry analysts view VANTELA’s planned investment as a strategic step to tap into Tunisia’s competitive labour costs and logistical advantages, enabling smoother access to European consumer markets.
