Tunisia: Cereal Market 2024

Cereal Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian cereal market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Cereal Production in Tunisia

In value terms, cereal production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cereals in Tunisia reduced slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield attained the maximum level 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, the harvested area of cereals in Tunisia amounted to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of cereals exported from Tunisia fell remarkably to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X kg), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya amounted to X%.

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%).

Cereal Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of cereals, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Argentina, Russia, Spain, Italy, Canada, the United States and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest cereal suppliers to Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Russia, Canada, the United States and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a notable increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform