Cocoa beans imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cocoa beans by Tunisia reached $35.2 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 346% a year on average.
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 | $35.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Tunisia imports cocoa beans from
The largest suppliers were Cote d'Ivoire (35%), Ghana (26%), United States (26%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12.2M | 35% |
| Ghana | $9.2M | 26% |
| United States | $9.1M | 26% |
| Venezuela | $1.9M | 5.4% |
| Ecuador | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Togo | $730K | 2.1% |
| Madagascar | $412K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $220K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.43 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
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 cocoa beans imports (HS 1801): 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 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cocoa beans worth $35.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa beans to Tunisia?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Ghana (26%) and the United States (26%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.43 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $5.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cocoa beans to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $35.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 page.
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