Tunisia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Tunisia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Tunisian fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Fruit Production in Tunisia

In value terms, fruit production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent expansion 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Tunisia reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Tunisia reached X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Fruit Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Fruit exports from Tunisia expanded notably to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Libya ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Tunisia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Libya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Fruit imports into Tunisia contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ecuador amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ecuador stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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