Tunisia: Mandarin And Clementine Market 2024

Mandarin And Clementine Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian mandarin and clementine market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +7.3% against 2020 indices. Mandarin and clementine consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mandarin And Clementine Production in Tunisia

In value terms, mandarin and clementine production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 96%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas in Tunisia declined to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average mandarin and clementine 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 tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas were harvested in Tunisia; falling by -7.6% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 78%. The mandarin and clementine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Mandarin And Clementine Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Mandarin and clementine exports from Tunisia expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, growing by 11% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 793%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 478% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for mandarin and clementine exports from Tunisia, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, mandarin and clementine exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait stood at +106.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+70.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+36.0% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for mandarin and clementine exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +88.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average mandarin and clementine export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 95%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Belarus (+84.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mandarin And Clementine Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2019, the amount of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas imported into Tunisia stood at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mandarin and clementine imports stood at $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, France (X tons) constituted the largest mandarin and clementine supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a approx. 39% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at -30.8%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas to Tunisia.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -31.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average mandarin and clementine import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -0.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform