Frozen yellowfin tuna imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $14.1 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $14.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports frozen yellowfin tuna from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.7M | 69% |
| France | $1.0M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $936K | 6.6% |
| Senegal | $912K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $393K | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $369K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $333K | 2.4% |
| Panama | $298K | 2.1% |
| Guinea | $93K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $54K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia frozen yellowfin tuna imports (HS 0303.42): 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 0303.42: Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen yellowfin tuna imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen yellowfin tuna to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by France (7%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen yellowfin tuna to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 214%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna is subheading 0303.42. 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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