Tunisia is facing significant challenges in restoring its phosphate production to levels seen before 2011. Over the past 15 years, output has dramatically decreased, impacting a key sector of the nation’s economy. The Compagnie des Phosphates de Gafsa (CPG) and the Groupe Chimique Tunisien (GCT) are central to efforts to reverse this trend. The article from Kapitalis examines the difficulties inherent in reforming the phosphate sector. The decline is attributed to a complex set of factors, though specifics are not detailed in this brief report. Successfully revitalizing phosphate production is crucial for Tunisia’s economic recovery, but the path forward remains uncertain. The article suggests a long and arduous process lies ahead for these state-owned companies.