Tunisia: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian grain market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Grain Production in Tunisia

In value terms, grain production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of grain in Tunisia shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of grain were harvested in Tunisia; approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of grain were exported from Tunisia; with a decrease of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X kg), with less than X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya totaled X%.

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%).

Grain Imports

Imports into Tunisia

After five years of decline, purchases abroad of grain decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Argentina, Russia, Spain, Italy, Canada, the United States and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Tunisia were Romania ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Russia, Canada, the United States and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted pronounced growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform