Tunisia: Processed Meat Market 2024

Processed Meat Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in the Tunisian processed meat market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Processed Meat Production in Tunisia

In value terms, processed meat production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Processed Meat Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, processed meat exports from Tunisia reached X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, processed meat exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) were the main destinations of processed meat exports from Tunisia, together comprising X% of total exports. Qatar and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for processed meat exported from Tunisia were Senegal ($X), Libya ($X) and Gabon ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Qatar and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mauritania, 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

In 2022, the average processed meat export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($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.

Processed Meat Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, approx. X tons of processed meat were imported into Tunisia; growing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, processed meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of processed meat to Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, processed meat imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), fourfold. France (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 the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), France ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the largest processed meat suppliers to Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average processed meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform