Tunisia: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian chili and pepper market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +1.5% against 2020 indices. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Production in Tunisia

In value terms, chili and pepper production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 85%. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Tunisia declined to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22%. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of chilies and peppers (green) production in Tunisia reduced slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Tunisia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 320%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 305% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Tunisia, with a combined 95% 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +36.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Tunisia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +64.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (-1.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 81%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 the Netherlands (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Tunisia fell dramatically to X tons, reducing by -30.5% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 535%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 458% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of chili and pepper to Tunisia, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya (X kg), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to +10.6%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Tunisia, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at +21.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Libya totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+28.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform