Alliaceous vegetables market in Tunisia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Tunisia showed a steady upward trend from 481.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 507.5 thousand tons in 2023. Growth was particularly strong in 2020, when the market expanded by over 4% to 507.1 thousand tons.

Market volume reached its peak at 520.7 thousand tons in 2021 before moderating in the subsequent two years, stabilizing around 507–509 thousand tons. Domestic production remained robust throughout the period, consistently above 500 thousand tons annually.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Tunisia's production of alliaceous vegetables grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 492.9 thousand tons, marking a 2.3% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of alliaceous vegetables production in Tunisia fell. In 2020, output was valued at 397.3 million US dollars, a sharp 26.6% drop from the previous year. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 541.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 26.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

Tunisia's exports of alliaceous vegetables by volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 409 tons, down 32.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 23.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 240 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 22.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Libya were the main export partners for alliaceous vegetables by volume, together accounting for 90.8% of total exports, while other countries made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of alliaceous vegetables exports from Tunisia dropped. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 136 thousand US dollars, a sharp 51.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 25.7%, with an average annual decline of 9.4%. The peak value was in 2019 at 2 355 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 31.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated exports by value, accounting for 84.1% of the total, with the rest distributed among many countries with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

The import market for alliaceous vegetables in Tunisia showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 7 008 tons and peaked in 2017, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 15 642 tons, a steep 123.2% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 49.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Algeria, and Egypt were the primary suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Tunisia by volume. China accounted for 66.0% of imports, while Algeria and Egypt each contributed 11.6%, together making up 89.2% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 4 926 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020, showing a 2.8-fold increase. In 2020, imports were valued at 13 880 thousand US dollars, a dramatic 165.0% rise from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 26.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source for imports by value, representing 76.8% of total imports, with other markets forming a long tail of smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2017-2020