Crude phosphate production in Tunisia has declined by over a quarter to 2.6 million tons by the end of September from 3.6 million tons in the same period last year, according data from the National Institute of Statistics. It revealed industrial production across the country was down 9.9% for the period, with a drop in phosphate derivatives production driving a 0.7% slump in the chemical industry sector. The declines were blamed on employment protests, which caused disruptions again recently including the suspension of output at three facilities owned by Gafsa Phosphates Company.
Crude phosphate production in Tunisia has declined by over a quarter to 2.6 million tons by the end of September from 3.6 million tons in the same period last year, according data from the National Institute of Statistics. It revealed industrial production across the country was down 0.7% for the period, with a drop in phosphate derivatives production driving a 9.9% slump in the chemical industry sector. The declines were blamed on employment protests, which caused disruptions again recently including the suspension of output at three facilities owned by Gafsa Phosphates Company.