Analysis of Agri-Food Trade Structures
To Promote Agri-Food Trade Networks
In the Islamic Countries
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more diversified, with the top two products accounting for 32% of total imports (wheat
and oil seeds).
3. There is evidence of geographical export diversification over time in most product
categories, likely related to Tunisia’s attention to regional integration with key partners
like the EU and Turkey, although coverage of agreements in relation to agricultural
products is not always complete.
4. Intra-OIC trade plays a more important role for Tunisia than for the other case study
countries, in particular with other Arab Group countries. Geography is a major factor in
these relationships, as well as product mix: Tunisia’s exports tend to be destined for
final consumption, rather than for use as intermediates in production of processed
goods.
5. Quality infrastructure and certification is an area that needs further work. There is
evidence that producers are experiencing difficulty with certification in important areas
(e.g., organic products), and halal certification is as yet underdeveloped, but has
significant potential.