Medicinal plants exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported medicinal plants worth $7.1 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $7.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Tunisia exports medicinal plants to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (23%), France (23%), Slovenia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.6M | 23% |
| France | $1.6M | 23% |
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 15% |
| Spain | $604K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $471K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $417K | 5.9% |
| Morocco | $238K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $219K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $122K | 1.7% |
| United States | $95K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medicinal plants imports to Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia imported medicinal plants worth $1.0 million (154 tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia medicinal plants exports (HS 1211): 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported medicinal plants worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicinal plants from Tunisia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (23%) and Slovenia (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of medicinal plants from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import medicinal plants?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Morocco and India. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1211.90. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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