Tunisia: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian root and tuber market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight slump. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Tunisia

In value terms, root and tuber production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Tunisia reduced to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 root and tuber harvested area in Tunisia was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Tunisia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a modest increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Tunisia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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