SUGAR
Since the early 2010s, the OCT has become the sole national operator responsible for the import and distribution of white and brown sugar. It supplies the entire Tunisian territory, serving both household consumption and the requirements of the agri-food industry.
As sugar is a commodity traded on global stock markets, its prices are subject to significant volatility. Global production is largely dominated by Brazil and India, whose output strongly influences international price trends. In this context, the OCT sources its sugar exclusively from certified suppliers recognized for their reliability and compliance with international standards.
The volume of sugar imported by the OCT has shown considerable year-to-year fluctuations, mainly due to price instability on global markets, as well as structural factors related to global supply and local demand, both from households and industry.
White and raw sugar prices have generally maintained a high level in 2022 due to a production decrease in the largest producing and exporting countries
Sugar World Balance
In million tons
| Crop | 2019/2020 | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | 168,982 | 168,946 | 172,738 | 177,024 |
| Consumption | 169,032 | 169,708 | 174,774 | 176,531 |
| Deficit/Surplus | -0,50 | -0,762 | -2,036 | +0,493 |
| Imports | 66,120 | 65,097 | 64,693 | 65,380 |
| Exports | 65,778 | 64,332 | 64,012 | 65,519 |
| Final Stock | 102,446 | 102,564 | 101,216 | 101,570 |
| Stock Ratio/Consumption | 60,61% | 60,44% | 57,91% | 57,54% |
Source: Supply and Demand Balances, International Sugar Organization (November 2022)
Origins of Sugar
White Sugar
| Country of origin | Quantity in Tons | Rate | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in USD | in TND | |||
| Algeria | 56 000 | 27% | 34 338 900 | 106 797 769 |
| India | 83 799 | 41% | 26 184 200 | 73 176 991 |
| Brazil | 32 500 | 16% | 21 320 900 | 67 265 132 |
| Tunisia | 32 100 | 16% | 17 982 600 | 55 961 783 |
| Total | 204 399 | 100% | 76 669 200 | 215 415 076 |
Raw Sugar
| Country of origin | Quantity in Tons | Rate | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in USD | in TND | |||
| Brazil | 132 788 | 100% | 68 064 711 | 213 515 493 |
| TOTAL | 132 788 | 100% | 68 064 711 | 213 515 493 |
Retail Selling Price
| Products | OCT ‘s selling price | Wholesale price | Retail price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Net of VAT | VAT 0% | Price incl. VAT | Tax NSSF | Price incl. Tax | |||
| White sugar destined to households | 1 215 | 0 | 1 215 | 100 | 1 315 | 1 340 | 1 400 |
| Packed white sugar destined to households | 1 300 | 0 | 1 300 | 100 | 1 400 | 1 440 | 1 520 |
| White sugar destined to artisans | 2 760 | 0 | 2 760 | 100 | 2 860 | 2 900 | _ |
| White sugar destined to manufacturers | 2 800 | 0 | 2 800 | 100 | 2 900 | _ | _ |
| Molasses | 260 | 0 | 260 | 0 | 260 | _ | _ |
Unit : TND/Ton