Tunisia: Pimenta Pepper Market 2024

Pimenta Pepper Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian pimenta pepper market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Production in Tunisia

In value terms, pimenta pepper production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a slight expansion 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, production decreased by -7.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pimenta pepper in Tunisia expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 4.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average pimenta pepper yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 pimenta pepper were harvested in Tunisia; flattening at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the pimenta pepper harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pimenta Pepper Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of pimenta pepper exported from Tunisia dropped dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -95.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,231%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pimenta pepper exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,042% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for pimenta pepper exports from Tunisia, with a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total exports. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya amounted to -17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (-22.6% per year) and France (-37.0% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for pimenta pepper exports from Tunisia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya totaled -15.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-37.3% per year) and Algeria (-23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 38%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Belgium (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pimenta Pepper Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pimenta pepper decreased by -29.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pimenta pepper imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Tunisia, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, pimenta pepper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.6% per year) and India (-26.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pimenta pepper to Tunisia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +20.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+9.4% per year) and India (-23.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pimenta pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform