Tunisian Food Sector Achieves Positive Trade Balance
The National Observatory of Agriculture (Onagri) has recently published the results of the food trade balance for the period up to the end of February 2025. These figures show a positive coverage rate of 129.8%, demonstrating a solid performance by the Tunisian food sector.
The food trade balance records a surplus of 390.2 million Tunisian dinars (Mtnd), contributing to a reduction of the country's overall deficit by 11.1%.
Several products have significantly contributed to this surplus, with remarkable performances in certain categories:
Olive Oil
Olive oil exports have seen a significant increase of 67.9%, consolidating Tunisia's position as a major player in the international olive oil market.
Citrus Fruits
In terms of value, citrus fruit exports have increased by 59.8%, highlighting the sector's dynamism and growing demand for these products on international markets.
Tomatoes
A 22.7% increase in value has been observed, confirming the dynamism of Tunisian vegetable production.
Control of Food Imports
Onagri has also highlighted more effective management of food imports at the beginning of 2025. Sugar imports have seen a notable decrease of 58.7%, contributing to a reduction in the country's dependence on this product.
Regarding vegetable oil imports, they have decreased by 58.3%. Durum wheat prices have fallen by 19%, while soft wheat prices have decreased by 3.4%.
