Tunisia: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2024

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles decreased by -4.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Tunisia

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, exports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles from Tunisia totaled X tons, growing by 7.9% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 204%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 213%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Yemen (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Congo (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya stood at -6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+5.5% per year) and Congo (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles exports from Tunisia, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya stood at -5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+4.6% per year) and Togo (+31.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.4% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 Angola (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles were imported into Tunisia; which is down by -13.1% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 131% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main suppliers of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports to Tunisia, together comprising 51% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles to Tunisia, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+31.6% per year) and Turkey (-0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle import price increased by +7.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform