Tunisia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian citrus fruit market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Citrus Fruit Production in Tunisia

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Tunisia shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Tunisia fell to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, citrus fruit exports from Tunisia declined remarkably to X tons, falling by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X tons), threefold.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Tunisia

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, citrus fruit import price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 Spain amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform