Lettuce and chicory exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lettuce and chicory by Tunisia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.7 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 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 4.7K t |
Where Tunisia exports lettuce and chicory to
Most of it went to Ukraine (33%), Netherlands (18%), Poland (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $742K | 33% |
| Netherlands | $401K | 18% |
| Poland | $383K | 17% |
| France | $353K | 16% |
| Germany | $191K | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $176K | 7.8% |
Product types under HS 0705
| 0705.11 | Head lettuce | 100% |
| 0705.19 | Leaf lettuce | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0705.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 lettuce and chicory exports (HS 0705): 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 0705: Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of lettuce and chicory exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported lettuce and chicory worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy lettuce and chicory from Tunisia?
Ukraine was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($742 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Poland (17%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of lettuce and chicory per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lettuce and chicory from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lettuce and chicory?
The HS code for lettuce and chicory is heading 0705. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0705.11 (100% of the value) and 0705.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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