Hard aged cheese exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $2.1 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (296 tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 296 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 729 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 608 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 632 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 348 t |
| 2018 | $484K | 155 t |
| 2017 | $415K | 45 t |
Where Tunisia exports hard aged cheese to
Libya alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.9M | 89% |
| Saudi Arabia | $129K | 6.1% |
| Cabo Verde | $49K | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $36K | 1.7% |
| Chile | $25K | 1.2% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $14.0 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Ireland (20%), Netherlands (19%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.9M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 12% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| France | $795K | 5.7% |
| New Zealand | $721K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $445K | 3.2% |
| Iceland | $422K | 3% |
| Latvia | $415K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia hard aged cheese exports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported hard aged cheese worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries buy hard aged cheese from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Cabo Verde (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average export price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of hard aged cheese from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $415 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 409%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import hard aged cheese?
Yes. Tunisia imported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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