Culture medium imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.1 million of culture medium in 2024 (50 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.4 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 | $2.1M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 41 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 42 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 51 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 65 t |
Where Tunisia imports culture medium from
The largest suppliers were France (47%), United States (18%), Italy (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $978K | 47% |
| United States | $375K | 18% |
| Italy | $169K | 8.1% |
| Costa Rica | $89K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $88K | 4.2% |
| India | $66K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $51K | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $44K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $40K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.46 per kg, 157% above the world average of $16.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 culture medium imports (HS 3821): 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 3821: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells.
Common questions
What is the value of culture medium imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported culture medium worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply culture medium to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($978 thousand), followed by the United States (18%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of culture medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.46 per kg in 2024, 157% above the world average of $16.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of culture medium to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for culture medium?
The HS code for culture medium is heading 3821. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3821.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3821 page.
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