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Plums and sloes market in Tunisia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for plums and sloes in Tunisia increased from 11 400 t to 16 695 t, though not steadily. Initial growth to 18 521 t by 2020 was followed by a contraction in 2021 and 2022, influenced by variable annual production and export patterns. Plum cultivation in Tunisia spans 1 500 to 2 000 hectares, with an average yield of 10 t/ha, making output highly dependent on climatic conditions each year.

In 2021, coordinated efforts to prepare the export season, notably toward Libya, included professional workshops and participation in the Tripoli International Fair. This focus on export markets coincided with a rise in shipments, reducing domestic availability. The following year, April frosts in the Southwest caused yield losses ranging from 0 to 100% on some farms, particularly affecting early plum varieties, while Libya remained the destination for 64% of Tunisia’s fruit exports, further tightening local supply.

By 2023, market volume recovered to 16 695 t as production reached 20 777 t and exports moderated. Climate-related supply shocks continued to affect availability, as seen in June 2024 when wholesale prices rose 33% due to lower plum quantities on the market.

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, 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, 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, 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. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production plums and sloes in Tunisia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tunisia's production of plums and sloes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 20,000 tonnes, marking a modest 5.3% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 47.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	35.7%	5.3%	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of plums and sloes production in Tunisia has also increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 15,328 thousand US dollars, up 12.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value surged by 99.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.7%	33.0%	12.0%	25.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from Tunisia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Tunisia's exports of plums and sloes totalled 1,479 tonnes, a 53.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 50.1%, with an average annual decline of 20.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 3,155 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.3%)	21.4%	(53.1%)	(20.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Libya was the dominant market for Tunisia's plums and sloes exports in volume terms, accounting for 95.0% of the total.

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

After two years of growth, Tunisia's plums and sloes exports declined in 2020, amounting to 1,134 thousand US dollars, down 50.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 32.4%, with an average annual decline of 12.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2,273 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.9%	18.9%	(50.1%)	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Libya remained the leading partner for Tunisia's plums and sloes exports in value terms, holding an 80.0% share, while other markets made up the remainder.

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 plums and sloes to Tunisia

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Chile, and South Africa were the key sources for Tunisia's plums and sloes imports in volume terms, with shares of 28.6%, 24.1%, and 12.7%, respectively, together making up 65.3% of total imports.

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

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Chile, and South Africa formed the core group for Tunisia's plums and sloes imports in value terms, accounting for 47.0%, 13.5%, and 6.8% of the total, respectively, which combined represented 67.3% of all import flows.

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