Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Tunisia

Earlier Report Observations

The Tunisian market for dried shelled broad and horse beans grew significantly in 2019, reaching 84 043 t after starting at 73 190 t in 2018. This upward trend was interrupted in 2020 when volume fell to 55 643 t.

A recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 62 768 t. The following year saw a modest decline to 59 177 t. In 2022, several developments occurred: the Ministry of Trade rolled out a program for international and national trade fairs, and local companies emphasized rising demand for organic beans, reflecting a shift toward healthier food choices. Online and large‑retail distribution channels were also expanded. Market volume then jumped to 72 422 t in 2023.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Tunisia ranked as the 14th largest producer of dried shelled broad and horse beans from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, Tunisia's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans declined. In 2020, output reached 58 038 tonnes, marking a 34.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, production fell by 15.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 88 000 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 17.0% also occurring that year.

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

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

The market for exports in kind showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Tunisia exported 2 396 tonnes of dried shelled broad and horse beans, a decrease of 39.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 986 tonnes, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase of 97.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Libya, Morocco, and Yemen were the primary buyers of dried shelled broad and horse beans from Tunisia. Libya accounted for 54.0% of exports in kind, Morocco for 12.2%, and Yemen for 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented 72.0% of Tunisia's total exports in kind 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

The export market in value terms displayed an unstable trend over these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, the value of Tunisia's dried shelled broad and horse bean exports was 1 891 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant decline of 19.0% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 335 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest year-on-year increase of 83.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Libya, Morocco, and Jordan accounted for the largest share of Tunisia's exports in value terms. Libya represented 43.2% of exports, Morocco 12.8%, and Jordan 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 63.3% of total export flows during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

The import market in kind exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 30-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Tunisia imported 1 tonne of dried shelled broad and horse beans, a sharp decline of 96.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 30 tonnes, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase of 292.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tunisia sourced dried shelled broad and horse beans from a diverse range of markets. Spain accounted for 22.1% of imports in kind, Italy for 18.4%, and Egypt for 7.4%. Together, these three countries represented 48.0% of total imports in kind, while numerous smaller destinations contributed the remaining 52.0%.

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

Volatility characterized the import market in value terms during these years. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 16 times. In 2020, the value of dried shelled broad and horse bean deliveries to Tunisia was 3 thousand US dollars, down by 93.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 47 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest year-on-year increase of 318.5%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Spain, Italy, and France were the main sources of imports in value terms for Tunisia. Spain accounted for 40.3% of imports, Italy for 21.5%, and France for 11.4%. Together, these three countries absorbed 73.1% of total imports in value terms of dried shelled broad and horse beans to Tunisia.

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

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