Grapes market in Tunisia

Earlier Report Observations

The Tunisian grape market volume fluctuated between 140 200 and 165 500 tons from 2018 to 2023. After a dip to 147 000 tons in 2019, it recovered to 150 500 tons in 2020, then fell again to 140 200 tons in 2021 before expanding sharply to 163 800 tons in 2022 and reaching 165 500 tons in 2023. Domestic production, which ranged from 140 000 to 166 000 tons, was the primary supply source, with net trade having a minor impact on market size.

Key market players like Fruits de Carthage, the largest table grape producer, employed modern techniques such as high pergolas with anti-hail nets to improve quality and harvest uniformity. In 2019, the introduction of selected varieties like Chardonnay and increased farmer focus on quality boosted harvests for processing and table grapes in specific segments, even as overall production saw a slight decline.

The sector's commercial significance was highlighted by events like the 59th Grape Festival in 2020, which emphasized the high quality of Tunisian grapes. By 2022, water scarcity posed challenges for table grape production, but the overall market volume grew, indicating resilience in other grape types or increased domestic consumption.

Production grapes in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Tunisia produced 150.0 thousand tons of grapes in 2020, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 154.0 thousand tons, which represented a 5.0% increase that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 3.9%.

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

Exports grapes from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Tunisia exported 1 266 tons of grapes in 2020, representing a sharp 60.0% year-over-year decline. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020, while the highest was recorded in 2019 at 3 168 tons, which marked a substantial 93.9% increase that year. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 was 2.5 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Libya was the dominant destination for Tunisia's grape exports in volume terms, accounting for 82.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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 growth, Tunisia's grape exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 019 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 57.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 45.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 18.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 411 thousand US dollars, which represented a 27.2% increase that year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Libya (61.7% of exports in value terms), Russia (10.6%), and Norway (10.5%) remained the key destinations for Tunisia's grape exports in monetary terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 82.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports grapes to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Tunisia's grape imports in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 719 tons, which is 22.1% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 34.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 206 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 36.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran and Chile concentrated 84.5% of Tunisia's total grape imports in volume terms. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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 market behavior during these years. In 2020, Tunisia's grape imports in value terms amounted to 968 thousand US dollars, representing a 15.9% contraction year-over-year. The period recorded a trough in 2017 and a peak in 2019 at 1 151 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.1-fold difference. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a substantial 132.9% rise.

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

In 2017-2020, Iran and Chile continued to lead the list of markets for Tunisia's grape imports in value terms, together accounting for 83.1% of total flows. Other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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