Cheese imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported cheese worth $14.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.4 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 | $14.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 3.4K t |
Where Tunisia imports cheese from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (20%), Netherlands (19%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.9M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 11% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 9.4% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| France | $895K | 6.2% |
| New Zealand | $721K | 5% |
| Italy | $578K | 4% |
| Australia | $445K | 3.1% |
| Iceland | $422K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 97% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 1.9% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 1.3% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 0.2% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cheese exports from Tunisia
Exports of cheese by Tunisia reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Libya alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia cheese imports (HS 0406): 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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cheese worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Tunisia?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $5.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cheese to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export cheese?
Yes. Tunisia exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (96% of the value) and 0406.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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