Tunisia: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Tunisia

The Tunisian cherry and sour cherry market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a slight slump. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Tunisia

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Tunisia declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of cherries and sour cherries were harvested in Tunisia; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries exported from Tunisia contracted notably to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Tunisia, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Tunisia

In 2015, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced markedly to $X in 2015. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2014, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2015, Italy (X tons) was the main supplier of cherry and sour cherry to Tunisia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2015, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a dramatic shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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