Dried shelled peas market in Tunisia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled peas in Tunisia followed a volatile trajectory from 2018 to 2023. After beginning at 5,908 t, consumption contracted to a low of 5,575 t in 2020 before climbing to a peak of 6,055 t by the end of the period.

A significant decline of nearly 5% marked the market in 2020. This was reversed the following year with growth restoring the volume to its 2018 level. The market then saw a moderate dip in 2022 before expanding again in 2023, finishing the period with its highest recorded volume.

Production dried shelled peas in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

Tunisia's production of dried shelled peas saw a decline after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 5 107 tonnes, marking a 6.4% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 454 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 3.1% also occurring that year.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for dried shelled peas from Tunisia showed considerable volatility over the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 12 tonnes and dropped to their lowest point in 2020 at just 2 tonnes, representing an eightfold difference between these years. In 2020, exports fell by 41.9% compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 78.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 418.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Libya was the primary destination for Tunisia's dried shelled pea exports, accounting for 75.8% of the total volume. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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

Export values displayed irregular fluctuations, reflecting a highly volatile market. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 thousand US dollars, while the lowest point came in 2017, creating a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports reached 5 thousand US dollars, representing a 69.9% increase from the previous year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with a 71.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 436.3%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Libya and Qatar emerged as the key markets for Tunisia's dried shelled pea exports in value terms, together accounting for 81.9% of total export revenue. Other trading partners individually represented much smaller 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 dried shelled peas to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

Tunisia's imports of dried shelled peas increased in 2020 following two consecutive years of decline. The country imported 470 tonnes that year, representing a 14.5% increase from 2019. Over the full 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 71.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 34.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 410 tonnes, with the most significant year-on-year drop occurring in 2018 at 61.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Hungary, and Italy formed the main sources of Tunisia's dried shelled pea imports by volume. France accounted for 52.4% of imports, Hungary for 17.8%, and Italy for 11.0%, together representing 81.2% of total import volume during this period.

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 expenditure on dried shelled peas rose in 2020 after two years of decline, reaching 540 thousand US dollars, which represents a 13.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values decreased by 74.7%, with an average annual decline of 36.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 477 thousand US dollars, while the most significant year-on-year drop occurred in 2018 at 55.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, France and Hungary dominated Tunisia's dried shelled pea imports in value terms, together accounting for 80.6% of total import expenditure. Other countries represented the remaining share.

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

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