Ground chili powder imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $3.4 million of ground chili powder in 2024 (857 tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 million.
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 | $3.4M | 857 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 3.1K t |
Where Tunisia imports ground chili powder from
Most of the value came from India (45%), China (39%), Spain (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 45% |
| China | $1.3M | 39% |
| Spain | $488K | 14% |
| Egypt | $51K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, 33% above the world average of $3.01. 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.
Ground chili powder exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported ground chili powder worth $20.2 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 161 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Libya (41%), France (20%), Algeria (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+736% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $8.3M | 41% |
| France | $4.1M | 21% |
| Algeria | $2.6M | 13% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Qatar | $470K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $463K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $389K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $302K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $251K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia ground chili powder imports (HS 0904.22): 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 0904.22: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground chili powder imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported ground chili powder worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 857 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground chili powder to Tunisia?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (39%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 1000% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground chili powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground chili powder to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export ground chili powder?
Yes. Tunisia exported $20.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, France and Algeria. That compares with imports of $3.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for ground chili powder?
The HS code for ground chili powder is subheading 0904.22. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
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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