Tunisia: Market for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms 2025

Market Size for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Tunisia

The Tunisian nutmeg, mace and cardamom market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -75.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Tunisia

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms in Tunisia was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms were harvested in Tunisia; approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Exports from Tunisia

In 2021, shipments abroad of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 600% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 396%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X kg) was the main destination for nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports from Tunisia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Serbia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nutmeg, mace and cardamom export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 a decrease of -29.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Switzerland amounted to +0.4% per year.

Imports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms were imported into Tunisia; waning by -84.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 151,312%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 64,205% 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

India (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main suppliers of nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports to Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +201.4%).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms to Tunisia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to +203.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nutmeg, mace and cardamom import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 405% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 505%. The import price peaked 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform