Fish fillets exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fish fillets by Tunisia reached $60.5 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $60.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $64.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $73.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 962 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 560 t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 926 t |
Where Tunisia exports fish fillets to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $47.9M | 79% |
| South Korea | $9.8M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $1000K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $414K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $163K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $38K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $29K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
| Maldives | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.87 | Frozen tuna fillets | 97% |
| 0304.49 | Fresh fish fillets (other) | 0.9% |
| 0304.89 | Frozen fish fillets (other) | 0.9% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 0.4% |
| 0304.59 | Fresh fish meat (other) | 0.4% |
| 0304.53 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae… | 0.4% |
| 0304.96 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, dogfish and other sharks | 0.3% |
| 0304.69 | Frozen carp and eel fillets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.51 per kg, 126% above the world average of $6.41. 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.
Fish fillets imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $1.5 million of fish fillets in 2024 (293 tonnes). Vietnam alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $752K | 50% |
| India | $473K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $217K | 14% |
| China | $46K | 3.1% |
| Mauritania | $11K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $4K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia fish fillets exports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported fish fillets worth $60.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Tunisia?
Japan was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($47.9 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.51 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $6.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fish fillets from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $60.5 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2022 at $73.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import fish fillets?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, India and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $59.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0304.87 (97% of the value) and 0304.49 (1%).
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