Essential oil exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of essential oil by Tunisia reached $28.1 million in 2024 (263 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 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 | $28.1M | 263 t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 317 t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 383 t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 498 t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 532 t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 433 t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 617 t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 528 t |
Where Tunisia exports essential oil to
Most of it went to France (43%), Spain (25%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.0M | 43% |
| Spain | $7.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| United States | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $420K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $309K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $299K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $289K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 74% |
| 3301.12 | Orange essential oil | 16% |
| 3301.90 | Essential oil extract | 6% |
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 3.9% |
| 3301.24 | Peppermint essential oil | 0.2% |
| 3301.25 | Mint essential oil | 0% |
| 3301.13 | Lemon essential oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.12 per kg, 352% above the world average of $23.68. 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.
Essential oil imports to Tunisia
Imports of essential oil by Tunisia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (54 tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (26%), Spain (13%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $484K | 26% |
| Spain | $245K | 13% |
| Italy | $205K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $138K | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $130K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 6.2% |
| India | $90K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $84K | 4.5% |
| China | $68K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $60K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia essential oil exports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported essential oil worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy essential oil from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average export price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $107.12 per kg in 2024, 352% above the world average of $23.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of essential oil from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import essential oil?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Spain and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3301.29 (74% of the value) and 3301.12 (16%).
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