Tunisia: Beef Market 2020

Beef Market Size in Tunisia

The revenue of the beef market in Tunisia amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beef consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beef market reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Beef Production in Tunisia

In value terms, beef production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, beef production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Tunisia beef production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Beef Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2018, the amount of beef (cattle meat) exported from Tunisia amounted to X kg, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, beef exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, beef exports reached their peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of beef exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beef exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, beef exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, beef exports attained their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of beef exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the four major exporters of beef (cattle meat), namely Brazil, India, Australia and the U.S., represented more than third of total export. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. New Zealand (X tons), Poland (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. India, the Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Argentina, Canada, Poland, Germany, Uruguay and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, India experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the beef export price in Tunisia amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Tunisia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2018, approx. X tons of beef (cattle meat) were imported into Tunisia; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, beef imports continue to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Tunisia imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, beef imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, beef imports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Tunisia imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of beef imports in 2018 were the U.S. (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), China (X tons), Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Russia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beef importing markets into Tunisia were the U.S. ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. South Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Italy, China, Hong Kong SAR, the Netherlands, the UK, France, Russia and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Vietnam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the beef import price in Tunisia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Tunisia import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform