Tunisian Agriculture Market Size
| Study Period | 2018 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2018 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 5.20 % |
Tunisian Agriculture Market Analysis
The Tunisia Agriculture Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period.
- Agriculture is one of the key economic sectors in Tunisia, contributing to the domestic food security of the nation and providing employment to around 17% of the workforce. According to the World Bank, in 2021, the agriculture sector accounted for 9.14% of the country's GDP. Olives, wheat, barley, tomatoes, almonds, dates, broad beans, and apples are some of the important crops cultivated in the country. Olive oil is the most important agricultural product for Tunisia due to its high export value, as the country is the fourth largest olive producer in the world.
- Due to the country's proximity to European nations, most of the agricultural exports are targeted toward and are dependent on the European market. As a result, due to the growing demand for organic products in the European region and domestic market, organic farming in the country has increased in recent years to leverage the demand for organic products.
- Tunisia is a net importer of agricultural products due to the low domestic production of cereals and vegetables. The government of Tunisia and several global organizations have taken many measures to boost agricultural production in the country to meet the nation's food security and diversify the country's economy. For instance, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development commissioned a project Promotion of Agricultural Economic Development in Tunisia (PEAD) in 2020, aimed at improving the agricultural productivity of smallholders in the country. The project also aims at developing small and medium agricultural enterprises, thereby improving the agricultural economy in the country.
Tunisian Agriculture Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Tunisia Agriculture Market according to our research experts:
Growing Preference For Organic Farming
In Tunisia, organic cultivation has been gaining prominence over the last few years. Despite being one of the smallest countries in Africa, Tunisia dominates the continent in terms of organic agricultural land and farming. According to the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) statistics, the area under organic cultivation stood at 297,137 hectares in 2020. This trend is largely favored by active government policies promoting organic cultivation in the country due to the increasing demand for organic products in the European market.
Most of the organic land in Tunisia is dedicated to growing olives and dates, and the land area is being gradually increased in recent years. The organic farming area of olives increased by over 15,000 hectares during 2018-2020, reaching 256,173.0 hectares in 2020. The country has also taken measures to establish licensing agencies for organic certification. Four certification bodies, which include IMC, LACON, ECOCERT, and BCS, are licensed under the Ministry of Tunisian Agriculture. With an increase in the area under organic farmland and growing demand for regional organic exports, the agriculture sector in Tunisia is expected to grow during the forecast period.
High Export Potential of Agricultural Products
Despite being a net importer of agricultural products, Tunisia exports various types of agricultural products to neighboring countries and European nations. Agricultural products such as tomatoes, olive oil, potatoes, lettuce, dates, etc., are some of the most exported agriculture products of Tunisia. The export of the country's agricultural products is further strengthened by trade agreements with EU nations, which allow tax-free trade between the nations. As a result, the agricultural exports of the country have increased gradually in recent years. According to the ITC Trade Map, the tomato exports of the country increased by over 50% during the period 2017-2021, reaching over USD 51.96 million in 2021.
Furthermore, the country is promoting its agricultural products globally through various initiatives. For Instance, the Tunisian government launched PAMPAT 2 (Project for Market Access of Typical Agrofood Products) in January 2020, which is aimed at promoting Tunisian local food products. The project is promoting various agricultural products, such as prickly pear, dried tomatoes, processed dates, and pomegranates. As a result, almost 90% of the dried tomatoes produced in the country are exported across the world due to government support and high export value. Therefore, the high export value of agricultural produce, supported by the government's initiatives, is anticipated to drive the agriculture market in the country in the coming years.
Tunisian Agriculture Market News
- June 2022: The World Bank approved a loan of USD 130 million to Tunisia, aimed at financing cereal imports to stabilize the country's food security. The loan also includes procuring over 40,000 metric tons of quality wheat seeds to provide farmers in the planting season, which helps grow cereal production in the country.
- March 2022: Enactus ENIT, an International Social Entrepreneurship Group, launched an innovative agriculture project, the SOUAQI Farms, in Tunisia. The project involves farming in hydroponic farms aiming at reducing the usage of water and pesticides and popularising hydroponic farming in the country.
- November 2021: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) granted over USD 6.5 million in loans to Compagnie Générale des Industries Alimentaires (COGIA SA) for the development of olive growing in Tunisia. The funds are focused on increasing the country's procurement, bottling, and export of olive oil.
Tunisian Agriculture Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Crop type
5.1.1 Food Crops/Cereals
5.1.1.1 Production Analysis
5.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2 Fruits
5.1.2.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.3 Vegetables
5.1.3.1 Production Analysis
5.1.3.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.4 Oilseeds/Non-food crops
5.1.4.1 Production Analysis
5.1.4.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5.1.4.5 Price Trend Analysis
6. REGIONAL ANALYSIS
6.1 PESTLE Analysis
6.2 Supply Chain Analysis
6.3 Government Policies
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Distribution Network and Retail Analysis
7.2 List of Distributors/Traders
8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Tunisian Agriculture Industry Segmentation
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating plants and crops such as cereals, fruits, vegetables, flowers, pulses, etc., for both human and animal consumption and other uses. The Agriculture Market in Tunisia is Segmented by Type into Food Crops/Cereal, Fruits, Vegetables, and Oilseeds/Non-food Crops. The report also offers Production Analysis, Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value), Import Analysis (Volume and Value), Export Analysis (Volume and Value), and Price Trend Analysis in the country. The report offers market size and forecast in terms of value in USD million and volume in metric ton for the above-mentioned segments.
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Tunisian Agriculture Market Research FAQs
What is the current Agriculture in Tunisia Market size?
The Agriculture in Tunisia Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.20% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
What years does this Agriculture in Tunisia Market cover?
The report covers the Agriculture in Tunisia Market historical market size for years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Agriculture in Tunisia Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Agriculture in Tunisia Industry Report
Statistics for the 2024 Agriculture in Tunisia market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Agriculture in Tunisia analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
