Frozen octopus exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported frozen octopus worth $4.3 million (436 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.9 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 | $4.3M | 436 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 852 t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Tunisia exports frozen octopus to
Italy alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 83% |
| Greece | $459K | 11% |
| Spain | $79K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $75K | 1.8% |
| Croatia | $74K | 1.7% |
| Slovenia | $27K | 0.6% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Qatar | $6K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $4K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.81 per kg, close to the world average of $8.42.
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 frozen octopus exports (HS 0307.52): 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 0307.52: Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen octopus exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported frozen octopus worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 436 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 98 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen octopus from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Greece (11%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of frozen octopus per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.81 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $8.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen octopus from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2018 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import frozen octopus?
Yes. Tunisia imported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Yemen, Algeria and Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen octopus?
The HS code for frozen octopus is subheading 0307.52. 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 0307 page.
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