Old reliables continue to be popular
Leavened bread continued to be Tunisia’s most popular staple, with processed seafood, pasta and rice also being very popular. Subsidies for bread, rice and pasta support volume sales, with small local grocers continuing to be the main distribution channel.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Tunisia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Tunisia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Tunisia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in Tunisia?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Tunisia?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Tunisia?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Tunisia?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Tunisia
Old reliables continue to be popular
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Modest volume growth as inflations slow
Rising health consciousness has growing influence
Less mature segments register higher value growth
Further growth over forecast period
Innovation way to stand out from crowd
Growing demand for healthier options
ManarThon SA benefits from attractive prices and wide distribution
Competitive landscape increasingly fragmented
Small local grocers continue to dominate
Discounters gain most value share
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in Tunisia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Unpackaged leavened bread accounts for most value sales
Muted volume growth
Dessert mixes gain most value share
Continuing growth over forecast period
Focus on a healthier positioning
Technological advancements improve efficiencies
Some consolidation in 2025
Société Le Boulanger gains most value share
Small local grocers continue to lead distribution
Discounters gain most value share
Breakfast Cereals in Tunisia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Competitive landscape becoming more fragmented
Positive performance in 2025
Muesli and granola gains most value share
Rosy outlook over forecast period
Local pressure to offer healthier breakfast cereals
Rising concern in terms of sustainability
Nestlé still dominates, though loses value share
Générale Produits Snacks gains most value share
Small local grocers continue to dominate
Hypermarkets gain most value share
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Tunisia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Shelf stable accounts for most volume sales
Modest volume growth in 2025
Frozen processed potatoes gains most value share
Healthy outlook over forecast period
Rising health consciousness influences product development over forecast period
Increasing focus on offerings in line with local palette
Bonduelle holds on to lead
Groupe d'Aucy gains most value share
Small local grocers continue to dominate
E-commerce gains most value share
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Tunisia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Shelf stable seafood account for most volume sales
Increased value sales in 2025
Frozen processed red meat gains most value share
Healthy outlook over forecast period
More focus on highlighting health benefits
Affordability remains key
Local company ManorThon holds on to commanding lead
Benkalia gains most value share
Small local grocers continue to dominate
Discounters gain most value share
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Tunisia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Pasta and rice continue to be subsidised
Pasta continues to dominate
Rice gains most value share in 2025
Modest value and volume growth over forecast period
Gluten-free pasta gets boost from new subsidy
Increasing liberalisation over forecast period
Société Les Pâtes Warda holds on to commanding lead
Indofood gains most value share
Small local grocers dominate
Discounters gain most value share
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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