Tunisia: Olive Market 2025

Olive Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian olive market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 43% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Olive consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Olive Production in Tunisia

In value terms, olive production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 563% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of olives in Tunisia surged to X tons per ha, increasing by 93% against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 342%. Over the period under review, the average olive yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, the olive harvested area in Tunisia stood at X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to olive production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Olive Exports

Exports from Tunisia

For the third consecutive year, Tunisia recorded decline in overseas shipments of olives, which decreased by -98.6% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 326%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, olive exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 301% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for olive exports from Tunisia, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, olive exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +31.1%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for olive exported from Tunisia worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +43.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average olive export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 55% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Olive Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Olive imports into Tunisia amounted to X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 381% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, olive imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main supplier of olive to Tunisia, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, olive imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at -32.5%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of olives to Tunisia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to -21.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average olive import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform