Tunisia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian vegetable market declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Tunisia

In value terms, vegetable production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Tunisia contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 vegetables production in Tunisia reached X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Vegetable exports from Tunisia stood at X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was 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 tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Tunisia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Tunisia were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Libya, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, 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 vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Vegetable imports into Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 China (X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform