Food Prices Surge in July 2025, While Some Fish Prices Decline
Source: National Agriculture Observatory (Onagri)
Overview
In July 2025, a wide range of food items posted significant price increases on the wholesale market of Bir El Kasaâ despite higher supplies for several of them. By contrast, hundreds of fish varieties recorded notable price drops.
Vegetables & Sea‑food: Price Movements
| Product | Price Change (July 2025 vs. July 2024) | New Price (millimes / kg) | Supply Change (tons/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | +37 % | 1 957 | +12 % (2 040 → 2 282) |
| Chili peppers | +27 % | 1 267 | ‑6 % (3 045 → 2 875) |
| Parsley | +24 % | 1 025 | — |
| Tomatoes | +23 % | 882 | — |
| Cucumbers | +9 % | 1 272 | — |
| Sparrows “sbars” (a small pelagic fish) | +65 % | 5 025 | — |
| Chinchard “Chourou” | +33 % | 4 634 | — |
| Cuttlefish | +31 % | 25 330 | — |
| Red mullet | +26 % | 36 832 | — |
Fish Prices That Fell
| Fish (local name) | Price Change | New Price (millimes / kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Pageot de chalut “Morjène Karkara” | ‑7 % | 4 664 |
| Sardines | ‑9 % | 3 334 |
| Mackerel “Ghezal” | ‑37 % | 12 353 |
Key Takeaways
- Potatoes led the price rally (+37 %) even though their monthly supply rose by 12 %.
- Chili peppers saw a 27 % price jump while their volume fell 6 %, indicating tighter market conditions.
- Several herbs and fresh vegetables (parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers) also posted double‑digit increases.
- In the halieutic sector, high‑value species such as sbars, Chourou, cuttlefish, and red mullet surged by 26‑65 %, reflecting strong demand or limited catches.
- Conversely, pageot, sardines, and mackerel experienced price declines, the sharpest being mackerel at –37 %, possibly due to abundant catches or shifting consumer preferences.
SEO‑Optimized Summary
July 2025 food price report: potatoes +37 %, chili peppers +27 %, parsley +24 %, tomatoes +23 %, cucumbers +9 %. Fish market shows mixed trends – sbars up 65 %, cuttlefish up 31 %, while sardines drop 9 % and mackerel falls 37 %. Data from Tunisia’s National Agriculture Observatory (Onagri) for the Bir El Kasaâ wholesale market.
