Dates imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported dates worth $2.5 million (815 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 815 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 621 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 551 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 949 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 593 t |
Where Tunisia imports dates from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 56% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 9.2% |
| Switzerland | $188K | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $119K | 4.8% |
| France | $83K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $80K | 3.3% |
| United States | $68K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $63K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $50K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 133% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Dates exports from Tunisia
Exports of dates by Tunisia reached $367.8 million in 2024 (138.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Most of it went to Morocco (17%), France (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $62.8M | 17% |
| France | $46.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $39.4M | 11% |
| United States | $24.2M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $22.0M | 6% |
| Turkey | $17.9M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $17.1M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $14.0M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $12.5M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported dates worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 815 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Tunisia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dates to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export dates?
Yes. Tunisia exported $367.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, France and Germany. That compares with imports of $2.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
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