Tunisia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian fruit market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Fruit Production in Tunisia

In value terms, fruit production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Tunisia declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits in Tunisia shrank slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Fruit exports from Tunisia rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Libya ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Tunisia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Libya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Fruit imports into Tunisia reduced rapidly to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), sixfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ecuador stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ecuador amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform