Live plants imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live plants by Tunisia reached $5.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 781 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 818 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Tunisia imports live plants from
Most of the value came from United States (40%), Netherlands (27%), Spain (24%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.0M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 27% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 24% |
| Egypt | $220K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $95K | 1.9% |
| France | $87K | 1.7% |
| China | $56K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 68% |
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 31% |
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 1% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 64% above the world average of $2.53. 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 plants imports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported live plants worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply live plants to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (27%) and Spain (24%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of live plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live plants to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export live plants?
Yes. Tunisia exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Libya and Nigeria. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0602.90 (68% of the value) and 0602.20 (31%).
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