In-shell almonds market in Tunisia

Earlier Report Observations

The Tunisian in-shell almond market saw significant growth in 2019, with production reaching 75 000 t and market volume climbing to 73 754 t. This expansion was driven by a sharp rise in export activity, as exports jumped from 159 t in 2018 to 1 266 t in 2019, creating additional demand that stimulated domestic output.

After a contraction to 61 200 t in 2020, the market entered a gradual recovery, reaching 69 640 t by 2023. Throughout this period, the regulatory stability provided by the long-standing Tunisian standards NT 45.04 and 45.05 maintained a structured environment for production and commercialization, influencing quality and labeling requirements.

By 2024, inflationary pressure was reflected in a 5% price increase for green almonds at the Bir El Kassaa wholesale market, while the same regulatory framework continued to govern production and packaging standards.

Production in-shell almonds in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Tunisia ranked as the 10th largest producer of in-shell almonds globally.

Top producers of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

Tunisia's in-shell almond production saw a two-year rise before declining. In 2020, the country produced 62 000 tonnes, marking a significant 17.3% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7.5%, averaging an annual decrease of 2.6%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 75 000 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.3%.

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

Exports in-shell almonds from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 159 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 1 266 tonnes, an eightfold difference. In 2020, Tunisia exported 811 tonnes of in-shell almonds, a sharp 35.9% decline from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, surging by 697.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Libya dominated Tunisia's in-shell almond exports in volume, accounting for 76.4% of total flows, with numerous smaller partners making up the remainder.

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 market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 at 357 000 US dollars and reached their highest in 2019 at 1 206 000 US dollars, a 3.4-fold difference. In 2020, Tunisia's in-shell almond exports totaled 751 000 US dollars, down 37.7% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 38.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 237.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France and Libya were the primary buyers of Tunisia's in-shell almonds by value, together capturing 93.9% of total exports, with other partners playing a minor role.

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

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

Imports in-shell almonds to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 20 tonnes, a 2.1-fold difference. In 2020, Tunisia imported 11 tonnes of in-shell almonds, a dramatic 44.9% drop from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, climbing by 93.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and the United Arab Emirates formed the core of Tunisia's in-shell almond imports by volume, together representing 81.5% of total flows.

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

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Import values bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019 at 108 000 US dollars, a seventeenfold difference. In 2020, Tunisia's in-shell almond imports amounted to 20 000 US dollars, an 81.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, soaring by 756.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States and the United Arab Emirates were the key markets for Tunisia's in-shell almond imports by value, with a combined share of 96.6% of total flows.

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

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