Malt extract imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt extract by Tunisia reached $17.6 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.8 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 | $17.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 4.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports malt extract from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (39%), France (38%), Netherlands (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6.9M | 39% |
| France | $6.7M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $913K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $555K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $260K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $241K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $96K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $71K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 84% |
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 11% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, 93% above the world average of $3.56. 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.
Malt extract exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $3.4 million of malt extract in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $2.3M | 69% |
| Iraq | $183K | 5.4% |
| Lebanon | $162K | 4.8% |
| Chad | $99K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $85K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $84K | 2.5% |
| France | $78K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $69K | 2% |
| Yemen | $60K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $50K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported malt extract worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Tunisia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by France (38%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt extract to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export malt extract?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Iraq and Lebanon. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (83% of the value) and 1901.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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