Key Market Indicators
Tunisian spice consumption is projected to decline to approximately 19,000 metric tons by 2028, down from 20,000 metric tons in 2023, marking a yearly decrease of about 1.2%. Since 2019, the country's demand for spices has been falling at a rate of 1% annually. In 2023, Tunisia ranked 38th in global spice consumption, with Poland slightly ahead at 20,000 metric tons. The top three countries in this ranking were Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand. On the production front, Tunisia is expected to produce around 33,000 metric tons of spices by 2028, a slight decrease from the current 33,000 metric tons in 2023, reflecting a negligible annual decline of 0.1%. Since 2019, Tunisian spice production has remained relatively stable. In 2023, Tunisia held the 28th position in global spice production, with Madagascar just ahead at 33,000 metric tons. Leading the world in spice production were China, Nigeria, and Indonesia.
