Tunisia: Tomato Market Overview 2020

Tomato Market Size in Tunisia

The revenue of the tomato market in Tunisia amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, tomato consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the tomato market reached its maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Tunisia

In value terms, tomato production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a conspicuous 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, tomato production decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of tomatoes in Tunisia totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure 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, tomato yield increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Tomato yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Tomato harvested area in Tunisia amounted to X ha in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato harvested area continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the tomato harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2018, the amount of tomatoes exported from Tunisia totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, tomato exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, tomato exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2018, the amount of tomatoes imported into Tunisia amounted to X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, tomato imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, tomato imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, tomato imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, tomato imports attained their peak of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of tomato imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform