Tunisia may reduce durum wheat imports amid strong harvest

A strong grain harvest in Tunisia could temporarily reduce the country’s import requirements. Grain production in the current season is estimated at 1.7–1.8 mln tons, while accumulated stocks should be sufficient to cover domestic market needs through January 2027, according to the Grain Office.

As of mid-September, around 1.1 mln tons of grain had been collected into storage facilities. Durum wheat accounted for 73% of the total, reflecting its importance for Tunisia’s domestic consumption.

The availability of substantial stocks could reduce the need for active grain purchases on international markets in the coming months. However, the Grain Office stressed that volumes collected into storage do not represent total production, as part of the harvest remains with producers.

The strong harvest has also increased pressure on storage infrastructure. Tunisia secured additional storage capacity, allowing it to store around 130 thsd tons more grain than in the previous season.

The Grain Office estimates harvesting and collection losses at around 5–6%. Tunisia’s future import needs will depend on domestic consumption rates and the level of stocks remaining after the start of 2027.

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