Tunisia exported nearly 40,000 tonnes of organic agricultural products in the first half of 2025, generating close to 489 million dinars in revenue, according to data released by the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI).
Organic olive oil dominated the sector, accounting for a substantial 86.8% of total organic exports. A total of 45,000 tonnes of organic olive oil were shipped abroad, valued at 620.8 million dinars. This represents 20% of Tunisia’s total olive oil exports by volume and 20.2% by value. Italy emerged as the primary destination, purchasing over half (52.7%) of the organic olive oil exports, followed by the United States and Spain.
Organic dates also recorded a solid performance during the first nine months of the 2024/2025 season, with 6,686.5 tonnes exported, bringing in 59.5 million dinars. Priced at an average of 8.90 dinars per kilogram, organic dates represented 5.5% of the total date export volume and 7.7% of its value. Germany was the largest importer, accounting for 30% of organic date exports, followed by the Netherlands and Belgium, each with 22%.
The continued growth in European demand highlights Tunisia’s rising status as a key exporter of high-quality organic produce, reinforcing its position in the global organic market.
TunisianMonitorOnline (ONAGRI)
