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Melons market in Tunisia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh melons in Tunisia showed a gradual upward trend from 2018 to 2023, rising from 104.6 thousand tonnes to 109.2 thousand tonnes. After a minor stabilization in 2019, consistent year-on-year growth resumed, reflecting increased domestic production and consumption.

In 2024, wholesale melon prices at the Bir El Kassaa market surged by approximately 140%, linked to reduced available quantities and a tighter overall supply of summer fruits. Simultaneously, Tunisian fruit exporters, including those specializing in melons, reported growing demand from traditional markets like Libya, France, and Italy, supporting export-oriented activities.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Tunisia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melons in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Tunisia ranked 26th globally in melon production.

Top producers of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tunisia's melon production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 107.0 K t of melons, marking a 0.9% gain from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 259 t, reflecting an 87.7% contraction from the prior year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 2 096 t, representing a 253.1% increase and an 8.1-fold difference between the two years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	68.2%	253.1%	(87.7%)	(9.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Libya consistently accounted for 74.9% of Tunisia's total melon exports in volume, indicating a high concentration on this market, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports in value terms reached their lowest in 2020 at 199 K $ US, showing a sharp decrease of 80.6% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 024 K $ US, reflecting a 146.3% increase and a 5.1-fold gap between these years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.2%	146.3%	(80.6%)	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, Libya (51.7% of exports in value terms), Italy (20.7%), and France (12.8%) were the primary buyers of Tunisian melons, jointly accounting for 85.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports in volume terms reached their lowest point in 2020 at 6 t, but this marked a steep improvement of 105.3% compared to the previous year. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2018 to 2020 was 11.5 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	105.3%	n/a	n/a	(43.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt and Libya remained the main suppliers of melons to Tunisia, with a combined share of 82.9% of total imports in volume, while the remainder was fragmented across other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import levels in value terms fluctuated, with the low in 2020 at 6 K $ US, reflecting a sharp rise of 77.7% relative to the prior year. The high was in 2018, showing a 2-fold variation between these years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.7%	n/a	n/a	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Egypt (45.0% of imports in value terms), Libya (13.0%), and Brazil (12.5%) continued to be the main suppliers of melons to Tunisia, jointly forming 70.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io