Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre of Tunisia

What Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre of Tunisia does

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre of Tunisia (CCIC) is a public economic institution established in 1892 and operating under the supervision of Tunisia's Ministry of Commerce and Export Development, with legal personality and financial autonomy. Headquartered in Sousse, it serves businesses across four governorates — Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, and Kairouan — through a headquarters, three regional offices, and a vocational business school (Ecole de Commerce). CCIC holds statutory authority to issue certificates of origin (EUR1, EUR-MED, COMESA, ZLECAf, Arab), commercial attestations, and free sale certificates, providing an exclusive regulatory function for exporters in the Centre region. Its technology stack centers on two platforms: the Business Trade in Tunisia online marketplace (Virtual Salon, Business Exchange, Market Intelligence Unit) relaunched in May 2025, and the FormaliteCO electronic service for processing export documents.

CCIC generates revenue through four streams: annual membership subscriptions (30–1,000 DT plus fiscal stamp duty across four tiers), vocational and continuous professional training delivered through the Ecole de Commerce, transaction fees on export formalities and certifications, and advertising/sponsorship placements on its website and at events. The organization maintains a network of 3,124+ companies in its business directory and operates with 29 staff collaborators organized into eight directorates plus a secretariat. It is governed by a 30-member elected committee representing industry, commerce, services, crafts, and small trades, with a 10-member elected bureau.

CCIC's go-to-market is event-driven, anchored by international trade fair missions (Texworld Paris, Paris Builders Show, SIB Morocco, PLMA Amsterdam, Saskatchewan GCS), workshops, and training programs. It maintains strategic partnerships with CEPEX, GIZ, Goethe-Institut, ASCAME, CPCCAF, the EU Delegation, MEPI, CNFCPP, ANME, and bilateral chambers, enabling it to deliver capacity-building programs funded by external donors. Distribution spans direct in-person service at four offices, online service portals, the Ecole de Commerce, and organized international trade delegations.

Name

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre of Tunisia

Legal name

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Centre

Website

https://ccicentre.org.tn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CCIC is a Tunisian public chamber of commerce founded in 1892, serving 3,124+ businesses across the Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, and Kairouan governorates. It provides export certification, vocational training, trade missions, and a digital business networking platform under the Ministry of Commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sousse

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to services, networking, training discounts, and preferential support. Membership tiers include Adhésion Simple (100 DT/personne morale, 30 DT/personne physique), Pack Privilège (300 DT), Pack Privilège Plus (500 DT), and Pack Privilège VIP (1000 DT), all plus fiscal stamp duty.
2. Training Services: Ecole de Commerce provides initial vocational training (BTS, BTP diplomas in international commerce, accounting & finance, executive assistant, customs formalities) and continuous professional training programs. German language courses offered at 620 TND. Training financed through tax credits and collective drawing rights.
3. Export Formalities Services: Fees for issuing certificates of origin (conventional and common law), attestations, free sale certificates, and document certification for international trade.
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: Advertising space sales on website banners and newsletter. Sponsorship packages offering logo placement on promotional materials, event participation, and website visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The CCIC is a public economic institution that supports businesses in the Centre region of Tunisia (Sousse, Monastir, Kairouan, Mahdia) by providing export formalities processing (certificates of origin, attestations), vocational and continuous professional training through its Ecole de Commerce, business networking via the Business Trade in Tunisia platform, international trade mission organization, and business directory access. Membership packages and advertising/sponsorship complete the service portfolio.

Product overview

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre of Tunisia (CCIC) is a public economic institution providing a comprehensive ecosystem of services for businesses in Tunisia's central region. Its portfolio centers on the Business Trade in Tunisia online platform (www.businesstradeintunisia.com) featuring Virtual Salon, Business Exchange, and Market Intelligence. Core services include the Ecole de Commerce (vocational business school with certified diplomas), continuous professional training programs, trade formalities processing (certificates of origin, attestations, document certification), and membership packages at multiple tiers. Additional offerings include business directory access, publications (newsletters, flash info), and advertising/sponsorship opportunities. The CCIC serves companies across Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, and Kairouan governorates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Trade in Tunisia Platform Online business networking platform providing Virtual Salon for enterprise promotion, Business Exchange for trade opportunities and international tenders, and Market Intelligence Unit for market prospecting and international development. Targeted at Tunisian and international businesses seeking trade partnerships.
• Ecole de Commerce (Business School) Vocational business school offering approved diplomas (BTS, BTP) in international commerce, accounting & finance, executive assistant, business accounting, and customs procedures. Diplomas are certified by the Ministry of Vocational Training and Employment. For students and young professionals seeking vocational qualifications.
• Formation Continue (Continuous Professional Training) Continuous professional training covering international business, diagnostic expertise, post-creation support, management, digital skills, and foreign languages. Offered in inter-company, intra-company, and evening formats. For local SMEs and employees seeking skills development.
• Certificats d'Origine et Formalités à l'Export (Export Certificates and Formalities) Certificate of origin services for conventional and common law certificates, including EUR1, EUR-MED, COMESA, ZLECAf, and Arab certificates for export documentation and customs requirements. For exporting companies requiring officially certified trade documents.
• Attestations et Certifications Attestation services including activity certificates, management certificates, origin certificates for public tenders, and free sale certificates for exporting companies.
• Annuaire des Entreprises (Business Directory) Business directory containing 3,124 companies from Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, and Kairouan regions. Searchable by activity type (industry, trade, services, small trade), sector, sub-sector, and governorate. For businesses seeking partners, suppliers, or market visibility.
• Adhésion - Membership Packages Membership tiers including Pack Privilège (300 DT), Pack Privilège Plus (500 DT), Pack Privilège VIP (1000 DT), and Simple Adhesion (100 DT for legal entities, 30 DT for individuals). Includes online and in-person registration options, plus fiscal stamp duty. For businesses and individuals seeking access to chamber services, networking, and training discounts.
• Appui à l'International (International Trade Support) International trade support services including regulations, bilateral/multilateral conventions, market mechanisms, market intelligence, and economic zones information for exporters.
• Espaces Publicitaires (Advertising Spaces) Advertising space on CCIC website and newsletter. Banner specifications: 746x107 pixels, JPEG/PNG format, under 1MB. Available for 1, 2, or 3 months. For businesses seeking visibility to the chamber's network.
• Sponsoring (Sponsorship Packages) Sponsorship opportunities for CCIC activities including logo publication on promotional materials, banners, badges, and website during events. For businesses seeking event sponsorship and visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,124+ companies listed in the business directory
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• CEPEX (Centre de Promotion des Exportations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPEX is Tunisia's export promotion agency. CCIC collaborates with CEPEX on organizing trade fair participations (SIB Morocco, PLMA Amsterdam, Saskatchewan GCS), the E-CEPEX online platform for fair registration, and the Start Export program for Tunisian SMEs. This partnership enables Tunisian companies in the Centre region to access international markets through organized missions and the national export support infrastructure.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman development agency GIZ collaborates with CCIC on economic development initiatives including trade defense instruments awareness sessions and broader private sector development programs. This partnership supports capacity building for Tunisian enterprises in international trade compliance.
• Goethe-Institut TunissecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman cultural institute partners with CCIC's Ecole de Commerce to offer German language courses and certifications. Summer courses at A1.1 level are delivered at CCIC facilities in Sousse, providing professional language skills to students and business professionals.
• CEPEX Casablanca (Morocco)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCEPEX's regional office in Casablanca, Morocco coordinates with CCIC for Tunisian company participation in the SIB (Salon International du Bâtiment) trade fair in El Jadida, Morocco. The office assists with logistics and local market access.
• ASCAME (Association des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie de la Méditerranée)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIC holds international representation at ASCAME, an association of Mediterranean chambers of commerce. This membership facilitates cross-border business networking and regional economic cooperation across the Mediterranean basin.
• CPCCAF (Conférence Permanente des Chambres Consulaires Africaines et Francophones)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCIC holds international representation at CPCCAF, the Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers. This affiliation supports Francophone African trade relations and regional economic development initiatives.
• CNFCPP (Centre National de Formation Continue et de Promotion Professionnelle)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational center for continuous training partners with CCIC on collective drawing rights training programs. CCIC launched a training cycle on 'Developing and Launching a New Product' (June 2026) in collaboration with CNFCPP for exporting companies in Sousse.
• ANME (Agence Nationale pour la Maitrise de l'Energie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Energy Management Agency partners with CCIC to provide expert consultations on decarbonation and energy transition. CCIC organizes 'Expert Rendez-Vous' sessions where ANME specialists advise member companies on energy audits and renewable energy promotion.
• Tunisian Investment Authority (TIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational investment promotion authority listed as a partner on CCIC website. Partnership supports investment opportunities in the Centre region and connects investors with local businesses.
• PHEMACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation project (phemac.eu) partnered with CCIC for development initiatives. Newsletter exchanges and joint activities documented in CCIC publications.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Tuniso-FrançaisesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTunisian-French bilateral chamber collaborates with CCIC on organizing the business mission to Paris Builders Show 2026, providing support for visa procedures and French market access.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AHK Tunisie (German-Tunisian Chamber of Industry and Commerce): Bilateral German-Tunisian chamber with similar legal/formality, training, and trade-mission functions. AHK is explicit peer in the same Tunisian market offering overlapping services; CCIC's partnership with Goethe-Institut shows direct exposure to this German chamber ecosystem.
• UTICA (Union Tunisienne de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de l'Artisanat): National employer federation representing Tunisian industry, commerce, and crafts. Both institutions sit at the intersection of government and private-sector representation in Tunisia; UTICA operates at national scale while CCIC covers the Centre region, making them the most structurally comparable trade-association counterpart.
• CEPEX (Centre de Promotion des Exportations): National Tunisian export promotion agency that organises trade fair participation, market intelligence, and exporter support. CCIC explicitly partners with CEPEX (co-organising SIB Morocco, PLMA Amsterdam, Saskatchewan GCS missions), so they share trade-facilitation DNA but CEPEX is the national-level counterpart with a wider mandate.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Tuniso-Française (CCIFT): Bilateral Franco-Tunisian chamber offering networking, trade missions, document certification, and business support to member companies. A direct chapter-network peer to CCIC: same bilateral-chamber model, same services (formalities, missions, training), differentiated only by French-trade orientation.
• EuroCham Tunisia: European chamber of commerce in Tunisia representing EU-headquartered businesses. Operates in the same bilateral-chamber category as CCIFT and AHK, competing for the same multinational and exporting member base as CCIC's Centre-region members.

Broad incumbents

• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Marseille-Provence: Major French regional chamber of commerce rooted in the same French institutional tradition that gave rise to CCIC in 1892. CCI Marseille offers formalities, training, and trade missions at much larger scale, providing a benchmark for what an established French-style regional chamber can scale to.
• CCI France International: Paris-based network coordinating 116 French chambers of commerce abroad (CCIFI), including the Franco-Tunisian chapter. Represents the parent institutional network from which CCIC was originally chartered in 1892, useful as an institutional comparable for chamber-network governance and services.

Regional players

• Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry: National federation of Egyptian chambers of commerce with regional chambers offering trade-facilitation, vocational training, and export-formality services. Comparable MENA regional chamber model serving a much larger industrial base than CCIC's Centre region.
• Chambre de Casablanca-Settat: Major Moroccan regional chamber of commerce covering the Casablanca-Settat region. The closest geographically adjacent regional-chamber peer in North Africa, offering parallel trade-facilitation, training, and formalities services with a comparable Member-State regulatory mandate.

Others

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German development agency that co-funds capacity-building programmes (e.g., trade defence instruments sessions) with CCIC. Functions as an ecosystem partner/funding counterparty rather than competitor, but the development-cooperation model is comparable to how CCIC monetises externally funded programmes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ChambreCentre
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM2B3DrAWJX5MPLvmD0B2VQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/cciducentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccicentre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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