Tunisia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian unmanufactured tobacco market shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Tunisia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Tunisia was estimated at X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. The yield figure 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 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco yield remained at a 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 tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Tunisia; waning by X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Tunisia

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Tunisia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to X% per year.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Tunisia

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into Tunisia shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Tunisia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Malawi ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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