Tunisia: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Tunisia

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Tunisia shrank markedly to X kg, reducing by -42% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 378% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X kg), twofold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-7.6% per year) and the UK (+2.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Tunisia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-0.3% per year) and France (-10.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $X per ton, surging by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 United States (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Tunisia

Citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports into Tunisia shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -39.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 337% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 305%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of citrus fruit jams and marmalades to Tunisia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled -10.1%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at -11.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Morocco amounted to +13.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform