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Tunisia: Crude Palm Oil Market 2025

Crude Palm Oil Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, after eight years of decline, there was growth in the Tunisian crude palm oil market, when its value increased by 2% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 -36.2% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Crude Palm Oil Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of crude palm oil decreased by -2.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, crude palm oil exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +20.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 109%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for crude palm oil exports from Tunisia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar totaled +4.8%.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) also remains the key foreign market for crude palm oil exports from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled +3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average crude palm oil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 92%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to -1.4% per year.

Crude Palm Oil Imports

Imports into Tunisia

After eight years of decline, overseas purchases of crude palm oil increased by 10% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 169% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crude palm oil imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period 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 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest crude palm oil supplier to Tunisia, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, crude palm oil imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia stood at -6.3%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crude palm oil to Tunisia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia amounted to +6.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average crude palm oil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+13.9%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the crude palm oil market in Tunisia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 257 - Oil of palm

Country coverage:

Tunisia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Tunisia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024