Tunisia: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian barley market declined notably to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a temperate expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Barley Production in Tunisia

In value terms, barley production shrank remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Tunisia amounted to X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average barley yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 barley harvested area in Tunisia expanded slightly to X ha, rising by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, barley harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to barley production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Barley Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of barley, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of X% was in 2020. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of X% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Tunisia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya amounted to X%.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 a decrease of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Libya.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Libya amounted to X% per year.

Barley Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of barley decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Tunisia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Russia, Spain, Uruguay and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley suppliers to Tunisia were Romania ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Russia, Uruguay and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted moderate growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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