Frozen fish imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported frozen fish worth $93.9 million (58.0 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93.9M | 58.0K t |
| 2023 | $103.9M | 68.7K t |
| 2022 | $86.4M | 59.1K t |
| 2021 | $81.3M | 62.6K t |
| 2020 | $62.7M | 57.4K t |
| 2019 | $72.0M | 58.2K t |
| 2018 | $52.6M | 37.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 18.5K t |
Where Tunisia imports frozen fish from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), France (11%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+700% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.43 | Frozen skipjack tuna | 72% |
| 0303.42 | Frozen yellowfin tuna | 15% |
| 0303.51 | Frozen herring | 3.9% |
| 0303.89 | Other frozen fish | 2.1% |
| 0303.44 | Frozen bigeye tuna | 1.5% |
| 0303.54 | Frozen mackerel | 1.4% |
| 0303.53 | Frozen sardines and sprats | 1% |
| 0303.59 | Frozen fish variety | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported frozen fish worth $5.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to South Korea (26%), Japan (23%), Algeria (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia frozen fish imports (HS 0303): 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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported frozen fish worth $93.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by France (11%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen fish to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $93.9 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. The peak was 2023 at $103.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export frozen fish?
Yes. Tunisia exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Japan and Algeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $88.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0303.43 (72% of the value) and 0303.42 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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