Tunisia: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, the Tunisian vegetable product market increased by 9.7% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Vegetable product consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Tunisia

In value terms, vegetable product production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 127% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable product yield in Tunisia amounted to X tons per ha, increasing by 9.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 256% against the previous year. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 vegetable product harvested area in Tunisia amounted to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1.5%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable product harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetable products decreased by -17.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 261%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 191% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +33.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+3.7% per year) and Morocco (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Tunisia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +54.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+8.3% per year) and Morocco (+6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 111%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Cyprus (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetable products decreased by -32.5% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 453% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable product imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 422% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable product supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X tons), fivefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (-34.6% per year) and Italy (+81.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Tunisia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (-27.6% per year) and Italy (+82.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform