On the occasion of the launch of the 2026-2027 olive oil campaign, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) has called banks and financial institutions to redouble their efforts to ensure the financing needed for the various players in the olive oil supply chain, in order to guarantee the smooth running of the season and to improve the quality of banking services offered to them.
In a note addressed to banks and financial institutions on October 16, 2026, under number 254/2026, the BCT reaffirmed its commitment to supporting productive sectors, promoting investment and economic development.
Financing for all stages of the olive campaign
The Central Bank stressed the need to continue financing the olive oil sector within a sustainable strategy, taking into account the specific needs of the different stakeholders.
It thus invited banks and financial institutions to mobilize the necessary liquidity for farmers, mill owners and exporters, to enable them to cover their financing needs at each stage of their activity.
These needs include olive harvesting, their processing in mills, the storage of olive oil as well as export operations.
A banking support to ensure the season’s success
Through this approach, the BCT aims to encourage better mobilization of financial resources in service of the olive sector, which plays an important role in agricultural activity and Tunisian exports.
The institution also emphasizes the importance of improving banking services for professionals in the sector, in order to facilitate their operations and enable them to continue their activities under good conditions.
This call comes at the start of the 2026-2027 campaign, a period during which liquidity needs of the various players are particularly important.
The note from the Central Bank thus constitutes an invitation to strengthen the financial support for the entire chain of production and marketing of olive oil, from farms to export markets.
However, it should be noted that the information provided does not mention a specific financial envelope or a new credit mechanism. The approach focuses on mobilizing banks and financial institutions to meet the sector’s needs.
