Potatoes have been grown in Tunisia at least since the mid-nineteenth century, possibly much longer. It has been suggested potatoes were introduced from Sicily as early as in the seventeenth century.
Until fairly recently, production was restricted to a few areas along the Mediterranean coast, and consumer demand, chiefly from expatriates, was largely met through imports.
Following independence in 1956, the crop's popularity has increased considerably, and the government has encouraged expansion of potato production in order to reduce potato imports from France and Italy.
Currently, over 25,000 hectares, equal to 17 percent of the total cultivated land in Tunisia, is used for potato farming. The crop is the country’s second most important one after tomatoes.
Agricultural Statistics Tunisia
Potato Production in 2022 : | 400000.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2022 : | 177370.00 | 100 g/ha | Estimated value | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2022 : | 22552.00 | ha | Imputed value | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2021 : | 450000.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2021 : | 176533.00 | 100 g/ha | Estimated value | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2021 : | 25491.00 | ha | Imputed value | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2020 : | 450000.00 | t | Official figure | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Tunisia
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2021: | 28.37 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2020: | 28.17 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2019: | 29.52 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2018: | 29.28 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2018: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2017: | 29.65 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2017: | 0.00 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |