Food preparations exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported food preparations worth $30.9 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $30.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports food preparations to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (37%), Denmark (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $11.5M | 37% |
| Denmark | $4.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 13% |
| Algeria | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $726K | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $651K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $585K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 100% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.05 per kg, close to the world average of $6.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food preparations imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported food preparations worth $28.7 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (22%), France (15%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.4M | 23% |
| France | $4.4M | 15% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 12% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| United States | $877K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $773K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $685K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia food preparations exports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported food preparations worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy food preparations from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Denmark (13%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average export price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $6.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of food preparations from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2021 at $35.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import food preparations?
Yes. Tunisia imported $28.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, France and Austria. That compares with exports of $30.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (100% of the value) and 2106.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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