Meat and fish meal exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of meat and fish meal by Tunisia reached $11.6 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $11.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 3.1K t |
Where Tunisia exports meat and fish meal to
Most of it went to Turkey (47%), Bangladesh (28%), Spain (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2301
| 2301.10 | Meat meal | 78% |
| 2301.20 | Fish meal | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Meat and fish meal imports to Tunisia
Imports of meat and fish meal by Tunisia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Senegal (36%), Mauritania (18%), United Arab Emirates (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.8M | 36% |
| Mauritania | $866K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $633K | 13% |
| Norway | $619K | 13% |
| Brazil | $614K | 13% |
| India | $294K | 6% |
| Uruguay | $139K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia meat and fish meal exports (HS 2301): 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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported meat and fish meal worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy meat and fish meal from Tunisia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Bangladesh (28%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of meat and fish meal from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 752%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import meat and fish meal?
Yes. Tunisia imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Senegal, Mauritania and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2301.10 (78% of the value) and 2301.20 (22%).
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