Chicken meat and offal market in Tunisia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for chicken meat and offal in Tunisia expanded from 140.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 158.6 thousand tons in 2023. Growth was particularly strong in 2021, when the market volume increased by 8.6 thousand tons, and again in 2023 with a rise of 5.0 thousand tons. This overall increase was supported by steady growth in domestic production, which reached 159.4 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, authorities implemented a series of measures to regulate the market and stabilize supply. Maximum retail prices for chicken were fixed, and a special supply program was relaunched in the Greater Tunis area to ensure direct distribution. A summer heatwave was reported to have caused significant poultry mortality, increasing pressure on prices and demand ahead of the school year. Simultaneously, profit margins for wholesalers and retailers were capped at 10%, and enforcement campaigns targeted pricing violations to control inflation.

Production chicken meat and offal in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Tunisia's chicken meat and offal production saw a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 144.0 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak production volume was recorded in 2019 at 144.8 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 2.7% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of gains, Tunisia's chicken meat and offal production value experienced a downturn. In 2020, the output was valued at 157.3 million US dollars, representing a 4.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest value was achieved in 2019 at 165.0 million US dollars, while the most significant increase of 6.3% was recorded in 2018.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Tunisia's chicken meat and offal exports rebounded in 2020. The export volume reached 1 452 tons, showing a 5.5% increase compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 47%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 376 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 40.4% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Libya, Vietnam, and Liberia were the primary destinations for Tunisia's chicken meat and offal exports by volume. Libya accounted for 29.0% of exports, Vietnam for 18.3%, and Liberia for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 60.4% of total export flows during this period.

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

After two years of decreases, Tunisia's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms showed an uptick in 2020. Exports amounted to 1 586 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest year-on-year increase of 1.2%. Despite this recent gain, exports declined by 45.8% over the 2017-2020 timeframe, with an average annual decrease of 18.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 568 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the most significant drop of 39.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Libya, Qatar, and Gabon were the key markets for Tunisia's chicken meat and offal exports by value. Libya dominated with 46.9% of export value, followed by Qatar at 11.7% and Gabon at 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.8% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

The import volume of chicken meat and offal into Tunisia showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports stood at just 35 tons, a sharp decline of 97.2% compared to the previous year. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 602 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 587.3%. The lowest point was in 2020, creating a 46-fold difference between the highest and lowest years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the dominant supplier of chicken meat and offal to Tunisia by volume, accounting for 73.7% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among various other trading partners.

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 chicken meat and offal import values displayed considerable instability during the 2017-2020 period. In 2020, imports amounted to 77 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 93.5% year-over-year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 2 538 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 363.3%. The lowest value in 2020 resulted in a 33-fold gap between the peak and trough years.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Brazil and Turkey were the two leading sources of chicken meat and offal imports to Tunisia by value, together representing 84.7% of total imports. The remaining imports were spread across a diverse range of other countries.

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

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