Tunisia

The report examines the economic landscape of Tunisia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…

While wipes in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage value growth, constant value growth was much more moderate, as inflation continued to be high and consumers prioritised essentials, as purchasing power fell. Baby wipes continued to account…

While tissue and hygiene in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage current value growth, constant value growth was much more moderate, though still healthy. This was in spite of continuing high inflation and also slower growth in the economy, as…

Though retail tissue in Tunisia registered double-digit percentage value growth, constant value growth was much more modest, as inflation continued to be high. In response, consumers looked to economise and bought much larger economy packs, such as…

Retail adult incontinence in Tunisia registered significant volume growth in 2023. This was due to several factors. Foor instance, increased awareness of the availability of such products support volume growth. In addition, Tunisia’s population is…

Nappies/diapers/pants in Tunisia registered modest constant value growth and only muted volumed growth in 2023, despite continuing population growth. High inflation dampened volume sales and many consumers opted for reusable home-made cloth nappies…

Menstrual care in Tunisia registered both moderate constant value and volume growth in 2023, despite continuing inflation and a challenging economy. Continuing population growth supported increased volume sales, as did frequent discounting from the…

Within away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Tunisia, away-from-home tissue is by far the largest product in terms of value sales and in 2023, it registered double-digit percentage current value growth, though constant value growth was more moderate,…

Modern grocery retailers, such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, play a pivotal role in the category in Tunisia as the primary sellers of imported toilet care brands. These retailers offer notable international brands like Harpic (Reckitt Benckiser…

There has been a noticeable rise in the offer and presence of international surface care brands in modern retail channels in Tunisia, such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, discounters and, in some cases, retail e-commerce. The owners of international…

All significant categories (floor polish remained negligible) posted positive retail volume and value growth at the end of the review period. Indeed, they all posted their fastest increases of the review period in 2023. Metal polish continued to…

Laundry care in Tunisia remained undeveloped in 2023, with a limited choice of products. Laundry detergents continued to account for the vast bulk of sales in both retail volume and current value terms. While there was a demand for liquid fabric…

The dominant format, spray/aerosol insecticides, continued to register the highest growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. This performance was driven by the enduring popularity, perceived fast and effective action and wide…

Home care in 2023 presented a challenging landscape, marked by a level of retail volume stagnation in several categories. This performance was due to several factors, but especially inflation and financial and economic crises and a concomitant…

Automatic dishwashing witnessed the highest growth in both retail volume and value terms in 2023. While the household possession rate of dishwashers remained very low, it continued to grow steadily at the end of the review period. Indeed, growth…

In 2023, the cost of bleach was noticeably on the rise. Several factors, led by high inflation, which caused elevated costs of imported raw materials and production, exerted upward pressure on unit prices of bleach in Tunisia. Moreover, distribution…

Home-made candle air fresheners has emerged as a key category trend in Tunisia. This trend gained momentum in the review period, with a further increase in interest witnessed in 2023. The offer is characterised by the crafting of air care products,…

Soft drinks in Tunisia saw significant price hikes in 2023, primarily thanks to the broader economic crisis and inflationary pressure, leading to stifled demand and reduced volume sales. Certain categories, however, showed robust growth thanks to…

Aris Ice Tea marks a significant milestone as Tunisia's first locally-produced RTD tea. With all existing products in the market being imported, Aris is a pioneering Tunisian offering in this category. The brand boasts a diverse range of four…

Growth in juice sales has been severely constrained since 2017, a year in which unit prices saw sharp increases due to the increasing cost of raw materials. Since then, demand has also been hit by the economic and social disruption of the COVID-19…