Tunisia’s fisheries trade balance posted a steep 142% decline by the end of November 2025, as the surplus went down from the 361.1 million dinars recorded in November 2024 to 225 million dinars in the 2025 corresponding period, according to figures released by the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI).
Fisheries exports reached 30,500 tons valued at 764 million dinars, reflecting an 8.1% drop in volume and a 1.9% fall in value year-on-year. This contraction occurred despite export prices rising by 6.8% to 25 dinars per kilogram, up from 23.4 dinars per kilogram at the end of November 2024. Fish, crustaceans, and canned or semi-preserved products remained the dominant export categories, with shipments spread across more than 40 markets, led by Italy, Spain, and Libya.
On the import side, the value of fishery imports surged by 29% to 539 million dinars by end-November 2025, while volumes increased by 22% to 78,600 tons. Import prices also climbed by 5.7% year-on-year to 6.85 dinars per kilogram. The bulk of imported products were channelled into industrial processing, followed by domestic market supply and fattening activities.
Overall, the data underscore a tightening external position for the fisheries sector, as rising imports and softer export performance eroded the surplus despite favorable price movements.
