Tunisia: Candied Fruit Market 2024

Candied Fruit Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian candied fruit market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in Tunisia

In value terms, candied fruit production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of candied fruits in Tunisia totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The candied fruit harvested area in Tunisia was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, overseas shipments of candied fruits increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Tunisia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Maldives (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruits exports from Tunisia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Maldives ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Tunisia

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of candied fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Tunisia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest candied fruit suppliers to Tunisia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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