Tunisia: Market for Rape Or Colza Seed 2025

Market Size for Rape Or Colza Seed in Tunisia

The Tunisian rape and colza seed market totaled $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rape Or Colza Seed in Tunisia

In value terms, rape and colza seed production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Rape and colza seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rape or colza seed in Tunisia reduced modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 0.3%. Over the period under review, the average rape and colza seed yield reached the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, the total area harvested in terms of rape or colza seed production in Tunisia fell modestly to X ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 4.6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the rape and colza seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, rape and colza seed exports from Tunisia plummeted to X tons, reducing by -50% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, rape and colza seed exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for rape and colza seed exports from Tunisia, with a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to -50.0%.

In value terms, France ($X) also remains the key foreign market for rape or colza seed exports from Tunisia.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to -43.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2021 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +13.1% per year.

Imports of Rape Or Colza Seed

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of rape or colza seed imported into Tunisia surged to X tons, picking up by 106% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 236%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rape and colza seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 222%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rape and colza seed to Tunisia, accounting for a 23% share of total imports. Moreover, rape and colza seed imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled +27.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-11.2% per year) and Belgium (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rape or colza seed to Tunisia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +41.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.1% per year) and Spain (+82.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rape and colza seed import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rape and colza seed import price increased by +103.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 90% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform