Tunisia: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets rose slightly to $X in 2022, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 -1.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Tunisia

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 -2.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 430% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 477% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +50.8%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Tunisia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to +54.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+2.2%).

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets were imported into Tunisia; which is down by -24.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 112%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Algeria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets to Tunisia, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports from Algeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mauritania (X kg), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Algeria totaled -9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-21.9% per year) and Mauritania (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets suppliers to Tunisia were Mauritania ($X), Italy ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of +5.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform