Tunisia: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian linseed market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Production in Tunisia

In value terms, linseed production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average linseed yield in Tunisia shrank to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.3%. Over the period under review, the average linseed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year. 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 linseed in Tunisia was estimated at X ha, flattening at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to linseed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of linseed increased by 10% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports posted a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 234% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for linseed exports from Tunisia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +2.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) also remains the key foreign market for linseed exports from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled -9.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -11.0% per year.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of linseed were imported into Tunisia; picking up by 24% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 262% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linseed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 290% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of linseed to Tunisia, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, linseed imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at +47.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+12.3% per year) and Canada (+32.2% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linseed to Tunisia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at +56.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+55.3% per year) and Canada (+46.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average linseed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+32.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform