Crustaceans exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crustaceans by Tunisia reached $89.7 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $89.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $94.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $112.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $107.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $66.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $69.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $60.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 4.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports crustaceans to
Most of it went to Italy (32%), Spain (23%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $28.3M | 32% |
| Spain | $20.8M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $14.9M | 17% |
| South Korea | $10.7M | 12% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 4.7% |
| United States | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $905K | 1% |
| Canada | $781K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $732K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Frozen cooked shrimp | 49% |
| 0306.14 | Frozen cooked crab | 46% |
| 0306.15 | Frozen cooked Norway lobster | 1.5% |
| 0306.33 | Fresh crab | 1.1% |
| 0306.31 | Fresh rock lobster | 1% |
| 0306.36 | Fresh shrimp | 0.8% |
| 0306.19 | Frozen cooked crustaceans (other) | 0.7% |
| 0306.93 | Crustaceans: crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.29 per kg, close to the world average of $8.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crustaceans imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported crustaceans worth $6.0 million (734 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $3.8M | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $669K | 11% |
| Norway | $374K | 6.3% |
| Russia | $355K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $329K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $219K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $84K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $25K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia crustaceans exports (HS 0306): 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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported crustaceans worth $89.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy crustaceans from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Spain (23%) and Indonesia (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of crustaceans from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $89.7 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $112.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.7 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import crustaceans?
Yes. Tunisia imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Argentina, the United Arab Emirates and Norway. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $83.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (48% of the value) and 0306.14 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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