Tunisia: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for frozen, dried and smoked fish shrank sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild reduction. Frozen, dried and smoked fish consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Tunisia

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production dropped rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Frozen, dried and smoked fish production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen, dried and smoked fish were exported from Tunisia; jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total exports. South Korea, Indonesia, Algeria and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas purchases of frozen, dried and smoked fish, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish supplier to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Senegal (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen, dried and smoked fish to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform