Tunisia: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian oil crops market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Oil crops consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Oil Crops Production in Tunisia

In value terms, oil crops production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oil crops (primary) in Tunisia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average oil crops yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 oil crops (primary) in Tunisia was estimated at X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The oil crops harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of oil crops (primary) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oil crops exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for oil crops exports from Tunisia, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average oil crops export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of oil crops (primary) were imported into Tunisia; shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X,189%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X,884% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of oil crops to Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, oil crops imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest oil crops suppliers to Tunisia were the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Sudan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oil crops import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform