Tunisia: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Tunisia

The Tunisian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable expansion. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Tunisia

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 -1.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 27%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Tunisia reduced slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 68%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield remained 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 raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Tunisia was estimated at X ha, leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Tunisia reduced dramatically to X tons, dropping by -72% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 240%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Tunisia, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+42.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+64.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Bahrain, Austria, France, Qatar and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +77.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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 Spain (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Tunisia

In 2020, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -29.6% was in 2018. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of -29.1% was in 2018. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X kg) was the main raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 0.7%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +297.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform