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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Tunisia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Tunisia's production of beef, sheep, and goat fat increased from 7 004 t to 7 876 t. This growth occurred despite a drought in 2018 that reduced fodder availability and constrained herd sizes. Government intervention, including the introduction of maximum retail prices for imported beef and mutton in 2019 alongside promotions for local meat, supported domestic output during this period.

After peaking in 2021, production declined to 7 842 t in 2022 and fell further to 7 548 t in 2023. This downturn coincided with a sharp increase in animal feed costs driven by global raw material inflation, compounded by climate change effects that further limited forage availability. These factors raised livestock production costs and squeezed profitability, leading to reduced output.

Throughout the period, strong consumer preference for sheep meat, especially during religious festivals, sustained demand. The state-owned company Ellouhoum and the Ministry of Trade maintained price ceilings on both imported and local meats to stabilize the market and shield household purchasing power from volatility.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Tunisia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tunisia's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 7 368 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	2.5%	2.7%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Tunisia

Based on available market data, Tunisia did not export any beef, sheep, or goat fat from 2017 to 2020.

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Tunisia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2019, Tunisia's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat were recorded at 24 205 kg. In 2020, this figure remained nearly unchanged. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 25.7%, with a CAGR of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	n/a	n/a	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Tunisia's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in kind, accounting for 92.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2019, the value of imported beef, sheep, or goat fat in Tunisia was 29 111 US dollars. In 2020, this amount decreased by 3.8% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms grew by 47.3%, with a CAGR of 13.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	n/a	n/a	13.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Tunisia's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms were primarily directed toward Italy and Belgium, with their combined share reaching 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io