Tunisia: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian carrot and turnip market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.7%. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Tunisia

In value terms, carrot and turnip production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 -3.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Tunisia shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the yield saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, approx. X ha of carrots and turnips were harvested in Tunisia; standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of carrots and turnips exported from Tunisia surged to X tons, growing by 282% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 310%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from Tunisia, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +29.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Tunisia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-8.1% per year) and Russia (+30.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -22.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 France (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of carrots and turnips decreased by -10% to X kg, falling for the seventh consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 764% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 934%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X kg) constituted the largest carrot and turnip supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt totaled -12.7%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Tunisia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -4.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+52.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform