Snails production in Tunisia
In 2024 Tunisia produced 995 t of snails, the 2nd largest in the world (5.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.4%. The record was 1,100 t in 2007.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 995 t
- World rank
- 2 of 4
- 10-year change
- −5.4%
- Record
- 1,100 t
- 2007
Snails in Tunisia, 1987–2024 (tonnes)
Tunisia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 5.1%
- 5.9% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.08
- world 0.00
- 10-year change
- −5.4%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 17,882 | 90.8% |
| 2 | Tunisia | 995 | 5.1% |
| 3 | Turkey | 508 | 2.6% |
| 4 | Côte d'Ivoire | 317 | 1.6% |
Map of world production of snails
Share of the world total; Tunisia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 995 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 995 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 995 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 993 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 996 | −0.1% |
| 2019 | 997 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 996 | −0.3% |
| 2017 | 999 | −0.1% |
| 2016 | 1,000 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 963 | −8.5% |
| 2014 | 1,052 | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 986 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 921 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 900 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 900 | −10.0% |
| 2009 | 1,000 | −9.1% |
| 2008 | 1,100 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,100 | +10% |
| 2006 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 1,000 | +43% |
| 1988 | 700 | +40% |
| 1987 | 500 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of snails in Tunisia?
Tunisia produced 995 t in 2024, 5.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tunisia rank in the world for production of snails?
Tunisia ranked 2nd of 4 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Morocco with 90.8% of the world total.
How has the production of snails in Tunisia changed?
It fell by 5.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 1,100 t in 2007.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Tunisia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.