Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Tunisia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for bran and cereal residues in Tunisia gradually declined from 470.1 thousand tons to 460.2 thousand tons. This trend was influenced by rising import costs for wheat, exemplified by the National Cereals Office's purchases at significantly higher prices in 2018, and further aggravated by COVID-19 supply chain disruptions in 2020, which constrained imports and increased prices for residues.

The market rebounded to 480.8 thousand tons in 2021, supported by a 9% increase in the cereal harvest that expanded the raw material base for residues, coupled with a presidential decree introducing base prices and delivery premiums for cereals to stimulate production. However, 2022 saw a sharp contraction to 439.3 thousand tons after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which triggered a spike in global wheat and oil prices, drastically raising import costs and compressing margins for cereal by-products.

In 2023, the market stabilized at 440.7 thousand tons as limited cereal production capacity—due to reduced cultivated area and persistently high fertilizer costs—restrained growth. Ongoing regulatory developments, including the 2024 framework for grain collection quality and traceability standards, continued to shape market conditions.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

Tunisia's production of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 394.0 thousand tonnes, which is 1.3% higher than in 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Tunisia

Industry reports indicate that Tunisia did not export any bran, sharps, or residues from cereal or legume processing between 2017 and 2020.

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing into Tunisia have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 66 139 tonnes, a decrease of 13.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 18.8%, with an average annual decline of 6.7%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 88 331 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with a 13.9% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Greece were the main sources for Tunisia's imports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, together accounting for 71.2% 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

Tunisia's import value for bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 11 471 thousand US dollars, a significant decrease of 10.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 5.5%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 1.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 15 422 thousand US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2019, with a 16.6% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 27.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Tunisia's import value for this product was heavily concentrated on Italy, which held a 74.9% share of total imports, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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