Tunisia: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian green bean market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Tunisia

In value terms, green bean production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 148%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Tunisia fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 5.8%. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in Tunisia was estimated at X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of green beans, when their volume increased by 35% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 642%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 511% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Tunisia, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Tunisia, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +37.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+18.8% per year) and Italy (-19.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 151%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of green beans imported into Tunisia shrank significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -48.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 3,910% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 6,188%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of green bean to Tunisia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled -8.2%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled +2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 132%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +11.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform