Dried and smoked fish exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $18.8 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $18.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 861 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 857 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 630 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 405 t |
Where Tunisia exports dried and smoked fish to
Italy alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.39 | Dried salted fish fillets | 88% |
| 0305.63 | Salted anchovies | 11% |
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 0.6% |
| 0305.51 | Dried salted cod | 0.3% |
| 0305.71 | Dried shark fins | 0.2% |
| 0305.69 | Salted fish (other) | 0.1% |
| 0305.79 | Fish: edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws | 0.1% |
| 0305.62 | Salted cod | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.47 per kg, 39% above the world average of $8.26. 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.
Dried and smoked fish imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported dried and smoked fish worth $14.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (44%), Spain (30%), Morocco (12%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.2M | 45% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 30% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 12% |
| Argentina | $608K | 4.3% |
| Norway | $596K | 4.3% |
| Croatia | $481K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $91K | 0.7% |
| Mauritania | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia dried and smoked fish exports (HS 0305): 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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported dried and smoked fish worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried and smoked fish from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Spain (37%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.47 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $8.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried and smoked fish from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 508%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Tunisia imported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Spain and Morocco. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0305.39 (87% of the value) and 0305.63 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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