Tunisia: Pasta Products Market 2024

Pasta Products Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian pasta products market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Pasta Products Production in Tunisia

In value terms, pasta products production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 70%. Pasta products production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta Products Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products decreased by -72.4% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 626%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pasta products exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 724% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta products exports from Tunisia, together accounting for 64% of total exports. The UK, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Suriname lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +230.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exports from Tunisia, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe amounted to -64.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+44.0% per year) and the UK (+170.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pasta products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 101%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Suriname ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Zimbabwe (+90.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta Products Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products decreased by -87.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 343%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pasta products imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 332%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest pasta products supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta products imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +51.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+48.4% per year) and Thailand (-37.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products to Tunisia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +44.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+138.2% per year) and South Korea (+54.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a remarkable increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+60.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform