Egyptian exports to Tunisia increased by 75 percent to reach 62 million dollars in the first quarter of 2017, compared to the same period last year, according to a report submitted to Trade and Industry Minister Tareq Qabil on Monday. 

Trade exchange between Egypt and Tunisia upped by 60.25% to amount to 76.6 million dollars in the first quarter of 2017, the report added. 

Trade surplus increased by 107.9 percent in favor of Egypt to reach 47.4 million dollars from January to March in 2017, against 22.8 million dollars during the same period last year, according to the report.