Fish meal exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fish meal by Tunisia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $787K | 655 t |
| 2021 | $174K | 148 t |
| 2020 | $104K | 95 t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $364K | 312 t |
| 2017 | $231K | 194 t |
Where Tunisia exports fish meal to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 78% |
| Turkey | $364K | 15% |
| Poland | $181K | 7.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fish meal imports to Tunisia
Imports of fish meal by Tunisia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Senegal (33%), Mauritania (18%), United Arab Emirates (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.5M | 33% |
| Mauritania | $866K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $633K | 13% |
| Norway | $619K | 13% |
| Brazil | $614K | 13% |
| India | $294K | 6.3% |
| Uruguay | $139K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia fish meal exports (HS 2301.20): 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 2301.20: Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
Common questions
What is the value of fish meal exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported fish meal worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish meal from Tunisia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fish meal from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $231 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 990%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $884 thousand a year.
Does Tunisia also import fish meal?
Yes. Tunisia imported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Senegal, Mauritania and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with exports of $2.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fish meal?
The HS code for fish meal is subheading 2301.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Tunisia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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