Tunisia: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian cabbage market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Tunisia

In value terms, cabbage production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Tunisia dropped to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.1%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Tunisia; approximately equating 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 5.8%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the cabbage harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Tunisia contracted sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -49.5% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 155% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), ninefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya stood at -19.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-16.3% per year) and France (+22.2% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Tunisia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya totaled -13.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-12.4% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 69% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2016, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were imported into Tunisia; picking up by 17% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports expanded notably to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Italy (X tons) was the main cabbage supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Tunisia.

From 2013 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 a decrease of -1.3% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform