Tunisia: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by -5.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Tunisia

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, exports of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery from Tunisia soared to X tons, picking up by 162% on the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sevenfold. Gabon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya amounted to +6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+92.3% per year) and Gabon (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Tunisia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya amounted to +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+91.4% per year) and France (+8.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -23.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery export price decreased by -27.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($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 Russia (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into Tunisia

Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports into Tunisia reduced to X tons in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-2.0% per year) and France (+3.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery to Tunisia, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+16.6% per year) and Egypt (+9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform