Glass bottles and jars exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of glass bottles and jars by Tunisia reached $48.5 million in 2024 (46.4 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $62.4 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 | $48.5M | 46.4K t |
| 2023 | $62.4M | 84.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 60.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 49.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 33.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 45.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 54.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 35.2K t |
Where Tunisia exports glass bottles and jars to
Algeria alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $28.3M | 58% |
| France | $5.5M | 11% |
| Lebanon | $2.7M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.0M | 4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $762K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $757K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 96% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 4.1% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars imports to Tunisia
Imports of glass bottles and jars by Tunisia reached $22.3 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (20%), Poland (15%), Italy (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia glass bottles and jars exports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported glass bottles and jars worth $48.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass bottles and jars from Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by France (11%) and Lebanon (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of glass bottles and jars from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $48.5 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2023 at $62.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Tunisia imported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Poland and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (96% of the value) and 7010.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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