Fresh fish exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $68.5 million of fresh fish in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $68.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $60.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $45.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Tunisia exports fresh fish to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (20%), Algeria (15%), Canada (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $14.0M | 21% |
| Algeria | $10.6M | 15% |
| Canada | $9.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $9.5M | 14% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 12% |
| Libya | $7.3M | 11% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.85 | Fresh seabream | 47% |
| 0302.89 | Other fresh fish | 31% |
| 0302.35 | Fresh bluefin tuna | 6.6% |
| 0302.29 | Fresh flatfish (other species) | 6.3% |
| 0302.84 | Fresh seabass | 6% |
| 0302.79 | Fresh Nile perch and snakehead | 1.2% |
| 0302.49 | Fresh fish variety | 0.6% |
| 0302.43 | Fresh sardines and sprats | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, 30% above the world average of $6.18. 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.
Fresh fish imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported fresh fish worth $9.8 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (37%), Morocco (18%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia fresh fish exports (HS 0302): 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: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported fresh fish worth $68.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish from Tunisia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Algeria (15%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $6.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh fish from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $68.5 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import fresh fish?
Yes. Tunisia imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Morocco and Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $58.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0302.85 (47% of the value) and 0302.89 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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