Cigarettes imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported cigarettes worth $90.3 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $134.0 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 | $90.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $87.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $71.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $134.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $75.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $113.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $50.4M | 4.8K t |
Where Tunisia imports cigarettes from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (44%), Serbia (43%), Germany (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $39.8M | 44% |
| Serbia | $38.5M | 43% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $853K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $318K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $314K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $97K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 0.1% |
| Nicaragua | $19K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0.2% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.81 per kg, close to the world average of $22.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cigarettes worth $90.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Tunisia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($39.8 million), followed by Serbia (43%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Nicaragua grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.4 million in 2017 to $90.3 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2020 at $134.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export cigarettes?
Yes. Tunisia exported $23.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Libya and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $66.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (100% of the value) and 2402.10 (0%).
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