Live fish (other species) imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported live fish (other species) worth $15.5 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.6 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 | $15.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 373 t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 893 t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 657 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 297 t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 337 t |
Where Tunisia imports live fish (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.6M | 68% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 16% |
| France | $1.6M | 11% |
| Greece | $733K | 4.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.10 per kg, 96% above the world average of $6.17. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia live fish (other species) imports (HS 0301.99): 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 0301.99: Fish: live, n.e.c. in heading 0301.
Common questions
What is the value of live fish (other species) imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported live fish (other species) worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply live fish (other species) to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of live fish (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.10 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $6.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live fish (other species) to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for live fish (other species)?
The HS code for live fish (other species) is subheading 0301.99. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0301 page.
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