Tunisia: Dry Vegetable Market 2024

Dry Vegetable Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian dry vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Dry vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dry Vegetable Production in Tunisia

In value terms, dry vegetable production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Dry Vegetable Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of dry vegetables decreased by -5.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 39%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry vegetable exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of dry vegetable exports from Tunisia, together comprising 89% of total exports. Germany and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry vegetables exports from Tunisia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to -4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+10.9% per year) and Germany (+20.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dry Vegetable Imports

Imports into Tunisia

For the seventh year in a row, Tunisia recorded decline in overseas purchases of dry vegetables, which decreased by -6.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 579%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry vegetable imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 692% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry vegetable imports to Tunisia, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry vegetables to Tunisia, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at -12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+49.9% per year) and China (+21.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform