Tunisia: Carob Market 2024

Carob Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian carob market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Carob Production in Tunisia

In value terms, carob production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average carob yield in Tunisia shrank to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average carob yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of carob production in Tunisia fell modestly to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the carob harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Carob Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of carob increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carob exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of carob exports from Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carob exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cyprus ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Morocco totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carob export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carob Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, overseas purchases of carob increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carob imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Libya (X tons) was the main carob supplier to Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, carob imports from Libya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Libya was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest carob suppliers to Tunisia were Lebanon ($X), Libya ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average carob import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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