Tunisia: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian root and tuber market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Tunisia

In value terms, root and tuber production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Tunisia declined to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 root and tuber harvested area in Tunisia was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, root and tuber exports from Tunisia declined remarkably to X tons, dropping by X% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X,363% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Tunisia; rising by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform