Tunisia: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian eggplant market decreased by -0.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw significant growth. Eggplant consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Eggplant Production in Tunisia

In value terms, eggplant production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 106%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Tunisia reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average eggplant yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The eggplant harvested area in Tunisia stood at X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the eggplant harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, after seven years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume increased by 60% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 63%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, eggplant exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 61%. 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

France (X tons), Libya (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Tunisia, together comprising 74% of total exports. Germany, Qatar, Italy and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for eggplant exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 Qatar (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of eggplants (aubergines) imported into Tunisia declined remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -35.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 3,850% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 4,940%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main eggplant supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, eggplant imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Libya (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to +52.3%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggplants (aubergines) to Tunisia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to +67.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Libya amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+192.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform