Dried pasta exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported dried pasta worth $35.8 million (23.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.1 million.
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 | $35.8M | 23.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 46.9K t |
| 2022 | $53.1M | 59.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 50.1K t |
| 2020 | $37.4M | 63.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 56.6K t |
| 2018 | $27.1M | 52.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Tunisia exports dried pasta to
Libya alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $22.6M | 63% |
| France | $2.6M | 7.3% |
| Guinea | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Benin | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Niger | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Chad | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Ethiopia | $961K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $829K | 2.3% |
| Madagascar | $552K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $440K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried pasta imports to Tunisia
Imports of dried pasta by Tunisia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.8M | 83% |
| Italy | $273K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $128K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $70K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43K | 1.3% |
| Jordan | $21K | 0.6% |
| France | $19K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia dried pasta exports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported dried pasta worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pasta from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by France (7%) and Guinea (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried pasta from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.2 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import dried pasta?
Yes. Tunisia imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Italy and Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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