Price for Cocoa; Paste; Whether or Not Defatted in Tunisia - 2022

Price for Cocoa; Paste; Whether or Not Defatted in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for cocoa; paste; whether or not defatteds amounted to $3,733 per ton, reducing by -13.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,851 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain ($3,841 per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($1,555 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Cocoa; Paste; Whether or Not Defatted in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cocoa; paste; whether or not defatteds stood at $2,279 per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price decreased by -27.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $6,257 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($6,813 per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon amounted to $2,036 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-42.2%).

Imports of Cocoa; Paste; Whether or Not Defatted in Tunisia

In 2022, imports of cocoa; paste; whether or not defatteds into Tunisia soared to 93 tons, with an increase of 113% compared with 2021. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cocoa; paste; whether or not defatteds skyrocketed to $347K in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cocoa; Paste; Whether or Not Defatted in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	4.5	N/A	75.1	240	276.4%
Cote d'Ivoire	4.3	N/A	5.8	103	188.3%
Lithuania	N/A	N/A	1.3	3.7	184.6%
Belgium	4.2	N/A	10.2	N/A	55.8%
Netherlands	6.3	N/A	5.3	N/A	-8.3%
Ghana	2.2	N/A	4.4	N/A	41.4%
Others	11.2	N/A	86.7	0.4	-67.1%
Total	32.6	N/A	189	347	120.0%

Top Suppliers of Cocoa; Paste; Whether or Not Defatted to Tunisia in 2022:

Spain (62.5 tons)
Cote d'Ivoire (28.1 tons)
Lithuania (2.4 tons)

Exports of Cocoa; Paste; Whether or Not Defatted in Tunisia

In 2021, the amount of cocoa; paste; whether or not defatteds exported from Tunisia totaled 635 kg, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cocoa; paste; whether or not defatteds amounted to $1.4K in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.