Barley imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $173.8 million of barley in 2024 (794.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 168 countries for imports of this product. That is 58% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $415.0 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 | $173.8M | 794.9K t |
| 2023 | $415.0M | 1.33M t |
| 2022 | $253.6M | 686.0K t |
| 2021 | $269.9M | 1.10M t |
| 2020 | $195.9M | 1.04M t |
| 2019 | $126.9M | 502.7K t |
| 2018 | $151.1M | 673.5K t |
| 2017 | $78.2M | 464.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports barley from
The largest suppliers were Russia (48%), Ukraine (20%), Romania (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $83.6M | 48% |
| Ukraine | $34.9M | 20% |
| Romania | $18.1M | 10% |
| Bulgaria | $17.2M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $12.0M | 6.9% |
| France | $7.4M | 4.3% |
| Croatia | $762K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1003
| 1003.90 | Cereals: barley, other than seed | 100% |
| 1003.10 | Barley seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, close to the world average of $0.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia barley imports (HS 1003): 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 1003: Barley.
Common questions
What is the value of barley imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported barley worth $173.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 794.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply barley to Tunisia?
Russia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($83.6 million), followed by Ukraine (20%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of barley per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of barley to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.2 million in 2017 to $173.8 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $415.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $208.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for barley?
The HS code for barley is heading 1003. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1003.90 (100% of the value) and 1003.10 (0%).
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