Antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $11.8 million of antibiotic medicines (packaged) in 2024 (196 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.4 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 | $11.8M | 196 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 119 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 113 t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 270 t |
Where Tunisia imports antibiotic medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), Italy (19%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.2M | 27% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 19% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 11% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 10% |
| Canada | $821K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $630K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $261K | 2.2% |
| China | $183K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $174K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.32 per kg, close to the world average of $60.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Antibiotic medicines (packaged) exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.9 million of antibiotic medicines (packaged) in 2024 (78 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (48%), Cote d'Ivoire (27%), Iraq (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.9M | 48% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 27% |
| Iraq | $662K | 17% |
| France | $174K | 4.5% |
| Mauritania | $124K | 3.2% |
| Niger | $1K | 0% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.20): 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 3004.20: Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic medicines (packaged) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $60.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Cote d'Ivoire and Iraq. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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