Fresh bluefin tuna exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh bluefin tuna by Tunisia reached $4.5 million in 2024 (188 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 58 countries. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 362% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.5 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 | $4.5M | 188 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 93 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 580 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Tunisia exports fresh bluefin tuna to
Spain alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.5M | 55% |
| United States | $2.0M | 45% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.00 per kg, close to the world average of $20.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia fresh bluefin tuna exports (HS 0302.35): 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 0302.35: Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh bluefin tuna exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported fresh bluefin tuna worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 58 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports.
Which countries buy fresh bluefin tuna from Tunisia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (45%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fresh bluefin tuna per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.00 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $20.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh bluefin tuna from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $6.5 million. Over 5 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh bluefin tuna?
The HS code for fresh bluefin tuna is subheading 0302.35. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
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