Tunisia: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2024

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) decreased by -1% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Broad bean and horse bean consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Tunisia

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average broad bean and horse bean yield in Tunisia contracted to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -8.9% against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average broad bean and horse bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The broad bean and horse bean harvested area in Tunisia contracted to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were exported from Tunisia; dropping by -15.4% on 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 184%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of broad bean and horse bean exports from Tunisia, together comprising 88% of total exports. Italy, Turkey, Qatar and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +51.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Libya ($X) and Algeria ($X) constituted the largest markets for broad bean and horse bean exported from Tunisia worldwide, together accounting for 82% of total exports. Italy, Turkey, Qatar and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +54.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broad bean and horse bean export price increased by +107.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 87%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 Morocco (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, broad bean and horse bean imports into Tunisia reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -34.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 319% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of broad bean and horse bean to Tunisia, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to -25.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+11.9% per year) and France (+8.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest broad bean and horse bean suppliers to Tunisia were France ($X), Egypt ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +24.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform