Maize imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Tunisia reached $200.4 million in 2024 (1.05 million tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $254.4 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 | $200.4M | 1.05M t |
| 2023 | $254.4M | 856.1K t |
| 2022 | $242.1M | 869.9K t |
| 2021 | $211.3M | 896.8K t |
| 2020 | $193.1M | 1.03M t |
| 2019 | $193.1M | 1.05M t |
| 2018 | $162.7M | 869.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 108.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports maize from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $103.0M | 51% |
| Brazil | $72.4M | 36% |
| United States | $11.0M | 5.5% |
| Serbia | $7.2M | 3.6% |
| Moldova | $3.8M | 1.9% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Argentina | $278K | 0.1% |
| France | $185K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $23K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 100% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.24, 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 maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported maize worth $200.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.05 million tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Tunisia?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($103.0 million), followed by Brazil (36%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of maize to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $200.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $254.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $184.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (100% of the value) and 1005.10 (0%).
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