Couscous exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of couscous by Tunisia reached $13.9 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 121 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $13.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 23.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Tunisia exports couscous to
Libya alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
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 couscous exports (HS 1902.40): 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 1902.40: Food preparations: couscous.
Common questions
What is the value of couscous exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported couscous worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 121 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy couscous from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Ukraine (5%) and Russia (5%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of couscous per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of couscous from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 863%. The peak was 2020 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for couscous?
The HS code for couscous is subheading 1902.40. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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