Tunisia Food and Drink Report Q1 2013
Report description
The Tunisian consumer was badly affected by the political crisis that has engulfed the region since 2011. With inflows of foreign investment and tourism being hit by the uncertain security situation, activity in the private sector was sluggish throughout 2011 and 2012. Unemployment remains stubbornly high, running at over 15%, while the anticipated pickup in foreign investment will take time to feed through to consumer spending. Moreover, much of the foreign aid that has been pledged to the government will likely be tied to specific infrastructure projects. Although this will have benefits in terms of employment, it will also limit the government’s room to implement populist spending policies such as public sector wage hikes or increased subsidies for food and fuel, which would boost consumer spending more directly.
Headline Industry Data
?? Per capita food consumption is forecast to grow by 10.4% in 2013. To 2017, per capita food consumption is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 7.9%.
?? Mass grocery retail sales are forecast to increase by 15.9% in 2013. To 2017, compound annual growth of 11.7%.
Key Regional Company Trends
Casino and Al-Meera Investing In Retail: In February 2012, French retailer Casino signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Qatari retail group al-Meera Holding with plans to open outlets in North Africa and Jordan. The JV, called ALGE Retail, is looking at expansion in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. It will be headquartered in Geneva, with Casino owning 49% and al-Meera owning 51%.
Spanish Dairy Firm Investing: In December 2011, Spanish dairy firm Kaiku announced the purchase of Tunisia-based CLM-Vitaliat, the country’s second-largest dairy producer with revenues of around EUR70mn. Kaiku and CLM-Vitaliat previously collaborated on yoghurt products for five years, and the acquisition will give Kaiku increased exposure to the immature Tunisian market.
Table of contents
Chapter - BMI Industry View
Chapter - SWOT Analysis
North Africa Food Industry SWOT
North Africa Drink Industry SWOT
North Africa Mass Grocery Retail Industry SWOT
Chapter - Business Environment
BMI's Core Global Industry Views
Table: Core Views
Middle East Food & Drink Risk/Reward Ratings
Table: Middle East And North Africa Q Risk/Reward Ratings
Table: Middle East & North Africa Q Food & Drink Risk/Reward Sub-Factor Ratings (scores out of )
Macroeconomic Outlook
Table: Tunisia – Economic Activity
Chapter - Industry Forecast
Consumer Outlook
Food
Table: Tunisia – Food Consumption
Table: Tunisia – Fish
Table: Tunisia – Preserved Fish
Table: Tunisia – Oils & Fats
Table: Tunisia – Pasta
Confectionery
Table: Tunisia – Chocolate
Dairy
Table: Tunisia – Cheese
Drink
Alcoholic Drinks
Table: Tunisia – Alcoholic Drinks
Soft Drinks
Bottled Water
Table: Bottled Water
Hot Drinks
Mass Grocery Retail
Table: Tunisia – Mass Grocery Retail Sales
Trade
Chapter - Food
Key Regional Industry Trends And Developments
Savola And Almarai Look Well Placed For Growth
Weak Spanish Market Pushes Food Producers To Look At North Africa
Regional Governments Aim To Reduce Dependence On Imports
Regional Market Overview
Food Consumption
Food Production
Confectionery
Agriculture
Chapter - Drink
Key Regional Industry Trends And Developments
Surprisingly Strong Alcohol Industry
Local Companies Attract Foreign Interest
Tourism Continues To Shape Development Of Drinks Industries
Regional Market Overview
Alcoholic Drinks
Soft Drinks
Hot Drinks
Chapter - Mass Grocery Retail
Key Regional Industry Trends And Developments
Foreign Players Increasingly Interested In North Africa
Not All Plain Sailing
Regional Market Overview
Chapter - Competitive Landscape
Table: Key Players In North Africa's Food & Drink Sector
Table: Key Players In North Africa's MGR Sector
Chapter - Company Profiles
Groupe Mabrouk (Tunisia)
Chapter - Demographic Outlook
Table: Tunisia's Population By Age Group, - (')
Table: Tunisia's Population By Age Group, - (% of total)
Table: Tunisia's Key Population Ratios, -
Table: Tunisia's Rural And Urban Population, -
Chapter - Risk/Reward Ratings Methodology
Table: Rewards
Table: Risks
Weighting
Table: Weighting
Chapter - BMI Food & Drink Industry Glossary
Food & Drink
Mass Grocery Retail
Chapter - BMI Food & Drink Forecasting & Sourcing
How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
Sourcing
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