Animal waste and byproducts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal waste and byproducts by Tunisia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $1000K | 10 t |
| 2020 | $922K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $896K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $735K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $577K | 6 t |
Where Tunisia imports animal waste and byproducts from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.1M | 67% |
| France | $339K | 11% |
| United States | $212K | 6.8% |
| Greece | $195K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $55K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $31K | 1% |
| Thailand | $28K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0511
| 0511.91 | Dead fish and shellfish | 80% |
| 0511.10 | Cattle semen | 17% |
| 0511.99 | Animal byproducts (other) | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal waste and byproducts exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported animal waste and byproducts worth $1.6 million (846 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (39%), Turkey (26%), Bangladesh (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $625K | 39% |
| Turkey | $423K | 26% |
| Bangladesh | $198K | 12% |
| Germany | $131K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $37K | 2.3% |
| United States | $34K | 2.2% |
| Malta | $16K | 1% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia animal waste and byproducts imports (HS 0511): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported animal waste and byproducts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal waste and byproducts to Tunisia?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by France (11%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal waste and byproducts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal waste and byproducts to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $577 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export animal waste and byproducts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Turkey and Bangladesh. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
The HS code for animal waste and byproducts is heading 0511. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0511.91 (80% of the value) and 0511.10 (17%).
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