Tunisian citrus exports are expected to reach 20,000 tonnes in the 2017/2018 season compared to 18,800 tonnes in the last season.
The export of Maltese oranges to the French market started on Saturday, January 13, 2019, with the shipment of 760 tonnes, according to the head of service at the Interprofessional Fruit Group.
Nearly 100 tonnes of organic oranges were also exported throughout the previous season.
Tunisia’s orange production reached 346,000 tonnes (including 95,000 tonnes of Maltese orange) this season, compared to 560,000 tonnes in the past season, a 38% decline.
SODEA is a Major player in this sector, with a long experience and a culture of service to our customers since its creation in 1995.
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Maltese oranges
Thomson Oranges
Bananas
Fresh fig
Jujube
Canary melon
Pineapple melon
Cantaloupe melon
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Medlars
Kiwi
Nashi
Kiwano
Nectarine
Chestnuts
Raspberry
Galia melon
Strawberry
Pear
Peach
Watermelon
Khaki
Plums
Grenade
Grapes Red- White- Black
Prickly pear
Clementine without seeds
Cherry
Lawyer
Apricot
Leek
Turnips
Mushrooms
Carrot
Fresh beans
Vegetable beet
Pea
But sweet
Squash
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Chayote
Roma tomatoes
Tomato Cocktail
Tomato
Cherry tomatoes
Round Tomatoes
Truffle
Radish
Spinach
Potato
Onions
Olives
Hot pepper
Green beans
Fennel
Eggplant
Cucumber
Courgette
Cauliflower
Quince
Peppers R-V-J
Red-white chout
Brussel sprout
Broccoli
Artichoket
SODEA Exporter of Fruits and Vegetables from Tunisia
According to data released by the Joint Professional Fruit Center, the citrus harvest for the 2018-2019 season is estimated at 440 thousand tonnes compared to 346 thousand tonnes for the last season, up 27%.
SODEA exports Maltese Oranges from Tunisia, known worldwide as "The Queen of Oranges" and whose production this year is 135 thousand tonnes. It was thanks to the record precipitation in August and September that this performance was achieved.
SODEA also exports Clementine Oranges from Tunisia whose production is up in 2019 by 29% to more than 75,000 tonnes compared to almost 59,000 tonnes the previous year.
Likewise for the production of Orange Thomson from Tunisia which is up 27% to 110 thousand tonnes and whose export selection by SODEA has been very successful with loyal customers.
Why do our customers choose our products?
The answer is multiple:
The quality of first choice products selected by SODEA
The care taken to respect commitments
Respecting international health and safety standards
Our prices which allow the customer to be very competitive
The special taste of Tunisian products is full of sun
Endives
Leaf
Green oak leaf
Male
Rocket
Iceberg salad
Escarole salad
Roman salad
Red batavia salad
Green batavia salad
Red lolo salad
Lettuce
Mint
Celery branch
Lemon balm
Laurel
Parsley
Lemon thyme
Coriander
Savory
Oregano
Rosemary
Thyme
Chervil
Sorrel
Dill
Tarragon
Celery rave
Red basil
Basil
Chives
Wholesale prices for potatoes, green onions and citrus fruits decreased in January 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Indeed, the average price of clementines decreased by 40%, that of green onions decreased 24%, while the decrease in the price of potatoes did not exceed 7%. However over a period of 1 year, the average price of tomatoes recorded an increase of 187% which is more than double its price for the same period of January 2018.