Frozen cooked shrimp exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $43.5 million of frozen cooked shrimp in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $59.2 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 | $43.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $58.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $59.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $47.8M | 3.7K t |
Where Tunisia exports frozen cooked shrimp to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $22.8M | 53% |
| Spain | $20.1M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $191K | 0.4% |
| Croatia | $170K | 0.4% |
| France | $58K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $38K | 0.1% |
| Libya | $31K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.11 per kg, 113% above the world average of $6.62. 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.
Frozen cooked shrimp imports to Tunisia
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by Tunisia reached $5.1 million in 2024 (666 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $3.8M | 74% |
| United Arab Emirates | $615K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $329K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $219K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $84K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $53K | 1% |
| Angola | $25K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia frozen cooked shrimp exports (HS 0306.17): 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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked shrimp exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported frozen cooked shrimp worth $43.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked shrimp from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Spain (46%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 933% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.11 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $6.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen cooked shrimp from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.8 million in 2017 to $43.5 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $59.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. Tunisia imported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Argentina, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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