Tunisia: Market for Anise, Badian, Fennel And Coriander 2025

Market Size for Anise, Badian, Fennel And Coriander in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for anise, badian, fennel and coriander was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Anise, badian, fennel and coriander consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Anise, Badian, Fennel And Coriander in Tunisia

In value terms, anise, badian, fennel and coriander production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average anise, badian, fennel and coriander yield in Tunisia declined to X kg per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average anise, badian, fennel and coriander yield reached the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of anise, badian, fennel and coriander were harvested in Tunisia; approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1.1% against the previous year. The anise, badian, fennel and coriander harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anise, Badian, Fennel And Coriander

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of anise, badian, fennel and coriander were exported from Tunisia; growing by 241% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 706%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anise, badian, fennel and coriander exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 730%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of anise, badian, fennel and coriander exports from Tunisia, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for anise, badian, fennel and coriander exported from Tunisia were Algeria ($X), Libya ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 99% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anise, badian, fennel and coriander stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -39.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 74%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anise, Badian, Fennel And Coriander

Imports into Tunisia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of anise, badian, fennel and coriander increased by 47% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anise, badian, fennel and coriander imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of anise, badian, fennel and coriander imports to Tunisia, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of anise, badian, fennel and coriander to Tunisia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (0.0% per year) and India (-18.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for anise, badian, fennel and coriander amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -30.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 108% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform