Tunisia’s Organic Agricultural Exports Generate Nearly 490 Million Dinars in First Half of 2025

Tunisia exported 39,745 tonnes of organic agricultural products between 1 January and 30 June 2025, generating 489.03 million dinars in revenue, according to the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). The export sector was overwhelmingly led by organic olive oil and organic dates, which made up 86.8% and 22.7% of the total volume, respectively. Organic olive oil alone accounted for 45,000 tonnes, valued at 620.8 million dinars, representing 20% of the volume and 20.2% of the total value of the country’s overall olive oil exports. Italy emerged as the leading importer, absorbing 52.7% of organic olive oil exports, followed by the United States and Spain.
Organic dates also recorded a strong performance over the first nine months of the 2024/2025 season, with exports reaching 6,686.5 tonnes and generating 59.5 million dinars at an average price of 8.90 dinars per kilogram. These figures represent 5.5% of Tunisia’s total date export volume and 7.7% of the value. Germany was the top destination for Tunisian organic dates, importing 30% of the total volume, while the Netherlands and Belgium followed closely with 22% each. The continued demand from European markets underscores Tunisia’s growing reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality organic produce.