Tunisia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian pulses market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Production in Tunisia

In value terms, pulses production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Tunisia reduced modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Tunisia; with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the pulses harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, exports of pulses from Tunisia rose significantly to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), twofold. Senegal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Libya ($X), Morocco ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for pulses exported from Tunisia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), fivefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform