Biodiesel exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of biodiesel by Tunisia reached $6.6 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $578K | 548 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $453K | 439 t |
Where Tunisia exports biodiesel to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.7M | 57% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 35% |
| Belgium | $576K | 8.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Biodiesel imports to Tunisia
Imports of biodiesel by Tunisia reached $305 thousand in 2024 (264 tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $305K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia biodiesel exports (HS 3826): 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 3826: Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of biodiesel exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported biodiesel worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 75 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy biodiesel from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Switzerland (34%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of biodiesel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of biodiesel from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $453 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import biodiesel?
Yes. Tunisia imported $305 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for biodiesel?
The HS code for biodiesel is heading 3826. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3826.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3826 page.
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