Live fish exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of live fish by Tunisia reached $36.8 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $56.8 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 | $36.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $56.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Tunisia exports live fish to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (47%), Spain (30%), Malta (23%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $17.3M | 47% |
| Spain | $10.9M | 30% |
| Malta | $8.5M | 23% |
| Bahrain | $18K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0% |
| Canada | $6K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0301
| 0301.94 | Live bluefin tuna | 100% |
| 0301.95 | Fish: live, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii) | 0% |
| 0301.92 | Live eels | 0% |
| 0301.11 | Live freshwater ornamental fish | 0% |
| 0301.99 | Live fish (other species) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.78 per kg, 48% above the world average of $8.63. 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.
Live fish imports to Tunisia
Imports of live fish by Tunisia reached $18.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 58% of the value.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia live fish exports (HS 0301): 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 0301: Fish; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live fish exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported live fish worth $36.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy live fish from Tunisia?
Japan was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Spain (30%) and Malta (23%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of live fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.78 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $8.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of live fish from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $36.8 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $56.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import live fish?
Yes. Tunisia imported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Malta and Turkey. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for live fish?
The HS code for live fish is heading 0301. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0301.94 (100% of the value) and 0301.95 (0%).
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