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The modernization of the marketing infrastructures of the fresh agricultural products is a necessity for the agriculture, which plays a determining role in the national economy. |
It is in this framework that the "Société Tunisienne des Marchés de Gros" (Tunisian Company of the Wholesale Markets) "SO.TU.MA.G", was created on December 4, 1980 with a capital of 2.000.000 dinars. The market of Bir Kassaâ entered into its operational stage since December 17, 1984 and the decree n° 85-125 of 02/01/1985, classifies it within the category "National Interest Market: NIM ".
The NIM of Bir Kassaâ constitutes the most important commercial platform of the country. It spreads on a land of 50 hectares, accepts daily 30000 visitors, 10000 vehicles, 1100 tons of fruits and vegetables and 50 tons of sea products, that is to say for the year 2001 a total of 388000 tons of goods for a turnover of 203 MD. |
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The NIM of Bir Kasaâ is the most important wholesale market in Tunisia. An important commercial pole presents high-quality agricultural products.
The SOTUMAG is listed on the stock exchange.
The SOTUMAG is a member of the World Union of the Wholesale Markets. |
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