Margarine exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of margarine by Tunisia reached $44.2 million in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.2M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $59.1M | 44.5K t |
| 2022 | $51.8M | 28.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.4M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $34.6M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports margarine to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (31%), Gabon (16%), Guinea (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $13.6M | 31% |
| Gabon | $7.2M | 16% |
| Guinea | $4.8M | 11% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.7M | 6% |
| Madagascar | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| Lebanon | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Cameroon | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Gambia | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 87% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine imports to Tunisia
Imports of margarine by Tunisia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Sweden (37%), Indonesia (24%), Malaysia (22%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.7M | 38% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 22% |
| Italy | $635K | 8.9% |
| France | $301K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $156K | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $75K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia margarine exports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported margarine worth $44.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy margarine from Tunisia?
Libya was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Gabon (16%) and Guinea (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average export price of margarine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of margarine from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $59.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import margarine?
Yes. Tunisia imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Indonesia and Malaysia. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (87% of the value) and 1517.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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