Tunisia Agriculture Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Tunisia Agriculture Market Report is Segmented by Commodity Type (Cereals and Grains, Fruits and Vegetables, and More). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

Agriculture In Tunisia Market Size and Share

Agriculture In Tunisia (2025 - 2030)
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Agriculture In Tunisia Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Tunisia Agriculture Market rose to USD 3.2 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 4.12 billion by 2030, reflecting a 5.20% CAGR. This performance confirms the sector’s role as a pillar of economic diversification at a time when Tunisia prioritizes climate resilience and technological upgrading. Multilateral funding, such as the World Bank’s USD 520 million Emergency Food Security Response Project, authorized in March 2024, accelerates technology adoption, irrigation upgrades, and financial inclusion. Cereals and grains retain primacy through concerted self-sufficiency programs that mitigated 2023 drought shocks when 2024 cereal production jumped to 1.5 million metric tons, while annual imports still hover near 3.5 million metric tons. Greenhouse horticulture is expanding rapidly, with tomato processors handling 980,000 metric tons in 2024 and solar-powered facilities lowering energy costs. Meanwhile, chronic water scarcity of 450 m³ per person annually and regional investment gaps underscore the ongoing need for precision irrigation and balanced regional development.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By commodity type, cereals and grains led with 31.20% of the Agriculture in Tunisia market share in 2024, while fruits and vegetables are projected to advance at a 5.20% CAGR through 2030.

Segment Analysis

By Commodity Type: Cereals Lead While Horticulture Accelerates

Cereals and grains accounted for a 31.20% Agriculture in Tunisia market share in 2024 as national food security strategies prioritized wheat self-sufficiency. Durum wheat yields averaged 3.9 metric tons per hectare against a 6.7 metric tons target. The Agriculture market size for cereals in Tunisia is projected to expand further as salt-tolerant barley varieties and deficit irrigation stabilize dryland output. Despite a 2024 recovery, annual wheat imports of 3.5 million metric tons continue to strain the trade balance and emphasize mechanization shortfalls. 

Fruits and vegetables represent the fastest-growing segment, posting a 5.20% CAGR through 2030. Tomato paste exports gain from stable processor demand, while olive orchards cover 1.68 million hectares and are on track to deliver 340,000 metric tons in the 2024/25 season. Cash crops led by dates achieved 369,000 metric tons and USD 311 million in export receipts. Pulses and oilseeds remain import-dependent, creating prospects for agronomic upgrades and input service businesses within the Agriculture industry in Tunisia.

Agriculture In Tunisia: Market Share by Commodity Type
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Geography Analysis

Agriculture in the Tunisia market activity illustrates a pronounced north-south divide. Northern governorates attracted 7,680 MTND in foreign direct investment against only 1,403 MTND in six central-southern governorates, mirroring infrastructure disparities. Coastal regions dominate greenhouse horticulture and olive oil processing thanks to export-linked ports. Durum wheat productivity peaks in Jendouba yet trails in Kairouan, revealing efficiency gaps the Agriculture in Tunisia market must address.

Central Tunisia faces volatile rainfall and limited irrigation networks, hampering scaling efforts despite policy incentives. Oasis systems in Kebili leverage geothermal water for 16,000 hectares of date palms, showcasing adaptive resource use. Southern areas contend with high soil salinity, though research on halophytes promises niche expansion. National port upgrades forecast GDP gains of 4-5%, promising lower logistics costs for agricultural exporters.

Regional specialization will intensify as climate pressure nudges growers toward drought-resistant varieties and water-saving irrigation. Balanced development programs aim to steer finance toward interior governorates, unlocking opportunities across the Agriculture in Tunisia market.

Recent Industry Developments

  • June 2025: The United States Department of Agriculture’s Crop Explorer estimated Tunisia’s 2025/26 wheat harvest at 1.2 million metric tons on 0.5 million hectares, with yields at 2.29 metric tons per hectare after a season of favorable rainfall.
  • June 2025: A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri approved accelerated fertilizer stock-building, streamlined credit procedures and dedicated energy-supply guarantees for storage facilities ahead of the 2025-2026 cropping year.
  • May 2025: The World Bank’s Tunisia Economic Update projected GDP growth of 1.9 % in 2025, citing improved rainfall and agricultural resilience, and reiterated that upgrading port connectivity could lift GDP by 4-5 % through stronger agri-food exports.
  • May 2024: Tunisia signed seven bilateral memoranda with China on agriculture, green energy, and health, signaling deeper Eastern cooperation.

Table of Contents for Agriculture In Tunisia Industry Report

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Landscape

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Government support and subsidy programs
    • 4.2.2 Growing domestic demand for cereals and dairy
    • 4.2.3 Rising import demand for Tunisian olive oil
    • 4.2.4 Expansion of greenhouse horticulture footprint
    • 4.2.5 Near-shoring effect of EU Green Deal boosting Tunisian supply chains
    • 4.2.6 Adoption of salt-tolerant cereal cultivars and solar-powered desalination
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Chronic water scarcity and inefficient irrigation networks
    • 4.3.2 Soil salinity and land degradation in coastal regions
    • 4.3.3 Fragmented land-holding limiting mechanization
    • 4.3.4 Stricter phytosanitary rules and pest incursions
  • 4.4 Value/Supply-Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
  • 4.6 PESTLE Analysis

5. Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value and Volume)

  • 5.1 By Commodity Type
    • 5.1.1 Cereals and Grains
    • 5.1.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis
    • 5.1.1.3 Export Analysis
    • 5.1.1.4 Import Analysis
    • 5.1.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2 Pulses and Oilseeds
    • 5.1.2.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis
    • 5.1.2.3 Export Analysis
    • 5.1.2.4 Import Analysis
    • 5.1.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.3 Fruits and Vegetables
    • 5.1.3.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.3.2 Consumption Analysis
    • 5.1.3.3 Export Analysis
    • 5.1.3.4 Import Analysis
    • 5.1.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.4 Cash Crops
    • 5.1.4.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.4.2 Consumption Analysis
    • 5.1.4.3 Export Analysis
    • 5.1.4.4 Import Analysis
    • 5.1.4.5 Price Trend Analysis

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 List of Stakeholders

7. Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

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Agriculture In Tunisia Report Scope

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 and volume in metric tons for the above-mentioned segments.

By Commodity Type Cereals and Grains Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
Pulses and Oilseeds Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
Fruits and Vegetables Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
Cash Crops Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
By Commodity Type
Cereals and Grains Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
Pulses and Oilseeds Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
Fruits and Vegetables Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
Cash Crops Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis
Export Analysis
Import Analysis
Price Trend Analysis
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the Agriculture in Tunisia market?

The Agriculture in Tunisia market reached USD 3.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to rise to USD 4.12 billion by 2030.

Which commodity category leads the Agriculture in Tunisia market?

Cereals and grains dominate with a 31.20% Agriculture in Tunisia market share in 2024 due to self-sufficiency policies and durum wheat expansion.

What is the fastest-growing segment within the Agriculture in Tunisia market?

Fruits and vegetables are forecast to register a 5.20% CAGR to 2030, supported by greenhouse technology and export demand.

How is water scarcity influencing the Agriculture in Tunisia market?

Water scarcity removes 1.8 percentage points from forecast CAGR, encouraging precision irrigation, desalination, and drought-tolerant crops.

What strategic investments are shaping future growth?

Multilateral financing, solar and hydrogen projects, and EU near-shoring incentives are channeling capital into irrigation, renewable energy, and value-added processing, bolstering long-term growth prospects for the Agriculture in Tunisia market.

Page last updated on: July 2, 2025

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