Tunisia: Potato Market Overview 2020

Potato Market Size in Tunisia

The revenue of the potato market in Tunisia amounted to $X in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, potato consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Potato Production in Tunisia

In value terms, potato production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, potato production continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, potato production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of potatoes in Tunisia totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average potato yield reached its maximum level at X tonne per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Tunisia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the potato harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached its maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Potato Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of potatoes were exported from Tunisia; increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, potato exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, potato exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, potato exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2018, the amount of potatoes imported into Tunisia totaled X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, potato imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, potato imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of potato imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, potato imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, potato imports reached their peak of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of potato imports failed to regain its momentum.

Source: IndexBox Platform