Chocolate imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported chocolate worth $10.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports chocolate from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), Italy (18%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+723% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 10% |
| France | $867K | 7.9% |
| Morocco | $743K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $547K | 5% |
| Jordan | $455K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $433K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $407K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $385K | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 36% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 24% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 20% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 20% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.15 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate exports from Tunisia
Exports of chocolate by Tunisia reached $7.1 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (43%), Morocco (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported chocolate worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Tunisia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.15 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export chocolate?
Yes. Tunisia exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (36% of the value) and 1806.20 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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