Live poultry imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live poultry by Tunisia reached $8.6 million in 2024 (70 tonnes). That is 33% more 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 | $8.6M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 81 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 68 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 65 t |
Where Tunisia imports live poultry from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 54% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 28% |
| United States | $1.6M | 18% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Live chicken chicks | 81% |
| 0105.12 | Live turkey chicks | 19% |
| 0105.99 | Live ducks, geese and turkeys | 0.1% |
| 0105.94 | Live chickens (over 185g) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.04 per kg, 4237% above the world average of $2.86. 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 poultry exports from Tunisia
Exports of live poultry by Tunisia reached $584 thousand in 2024 (28 tonnes). Egypt alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $585K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia live poultry imports (HS 0105): 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 0105: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported live poultry worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Tunisia?
France was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Spain (28%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.04 per kg in 2024, 4237% above the world average of $2.86 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 poultry to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export live poultry?
Yes. Tunisia exported $584 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (81% of the value) and 0105.12 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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