Tunisia

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Off-Trade energy drinks experienced a period of stagnation in Tunisia in 2023, in terms of volume sales growth, compared to previous years. This slowdown can be attributed to various factors, including price hikes and inflation. The decrease in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Tunisia is currently grappling with a crisis in the supply of refined sugar, which first emerged in August 2022 and continued throughout 2023. This shortage has had a profound effect on the production of carbonates and subsequently on the overall…

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…

Jouto, from Gias Industrie, emerges as a new contender in powder concentrates in Tunisia in 2023, with Gias Industrie already handling distribution for the Sango brand. With an eye on its rivals, the company is poised to challenge its direct…

Like fresh coffee, loose black tea is monopolised by the Office du Commerce de la Tunisie (OCT) in Tunisia for importation and distribution. Due to financial constraints faced by the OCT, leading to an inability to settle payments with international…

While tap water is available in Tunisia, the quality of it is deteriorating, leading most consumers to stop drinking it. As such, bottled water is considered an essential product for staying hydrated and healthy and consumers are not particularly…