Earlier Report Observations
From 2018 to 2020, the Tunisian shelled almond market volume first grew from 32 970 t to 35 653 t, then fell to 29 856 t. The 2019 increase was supported by the entry of new players and investments in processing capacity, highlighted by public announcements for shelling and drying equipment procurement.
Market volume recovered from 2021, reaching 33 767 t by 2023. This growth period saw continued investment in processing facilities through equipment tenders, alongside an expansion of the local product range to include almond oil and the establishment of indicative export prices, which bolstered domestic industry activity.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Tunisia
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Tunisia
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Tunisia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production shelled almonds in Tunisia
In kind, 2017-2020, t
From 2017 to 2020, Tunisia ranked 8th globally in shelled almond production volume.
Top producers of shelled almonds, 2017-2020
World map of production of shelled almonds, 2017-2020
After two years of growth, Tunisia's shelled almond production declined. In 2020, the country produced 29 246 tonnes, marking a significant 16.2% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 34 886 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.6%.
Annual dynamics of production in Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1.6% | 8.6% | (16.2%) | (2.5%) |
Exports shelled almonds from Tunisia
Exports in kind, t
In 2020, Tunisia's shelled almond exports reached 136 tonnes, a sharp 52.4% year-over-year increase. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.1%, averaging a 2.1% annual decline. The lowest point was in 2019 at 90 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 148 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 39.6% decrease.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 2.1% | (39.6%) | 52.4% | (2.1%) |
Between 2017 and 2020, France dominated Tunisia's shelled almond exports in volume, accounting for 82.9% of total flows, with other countries holding much smaller shares.
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
Shelled almond exports from Tunisia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 784 thousand US dollars, up 3.4% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 92%, with an average annual increase of 24.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 66.7% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 24.3% |
From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with France and Spain together accounting for 80.7% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Tunisia in value, 2017-2020
Imports shelled almonds to Tunisia
Imports in kind, t
Tunisia's shelled almond imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 747 tonnes, a 12.8% year-over-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 41.7%, with an average annual decline of 16.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (21.2%) | (15.1%) | (12.8%) | (16.5%) |
Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (65.5% of import volume), Syria (13.7%), and Australia (7.9%) led Tunisia's shelled almond imports, together representing 87.1% 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 data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. From 2017 to 2018, values fluctuated significantly, with a 3.4-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2020, shelled almond imports to Tunisia reached 2 631 thousand US dollars, a 7.7% year-over-year fall. The highest value was in 2018 at 3 953 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 27.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 243.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 243.2% | (27.9%) | (7.7%) | 31.7% |
From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Syria played leading roles in Tunisia's shelled almond imports by value, together accounting for 81.0% of total flows, with the rest distributed among other destinations.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Tunisia in value, 2017-2020
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