Molluscs exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $22.9 million of molluscs in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $65.6 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 | $22.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $46.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $65.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $57.2M | 7.5K t |
Where Tunisia exports molluscs to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.1M | 88% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 6% |
| Greece | $475K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $457K | 2% |
| Croatia | $135K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $90K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $75K | 0.3% |
| United States | $43K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $32K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0307
| 0307.43 | Frozen squid and cuttlefish | 54% |
| 0307.52 | Frozen octopus | 19% |
| 0307.42 | Fresh squid and cuttlefish | 12% |
| 0307.60 | Fresh land snails | 9% |
| 0307.92 | Frozen molluscs (other) | 4.8% |
| 0307.51 | Fresh octopus | 0.5% |
| 0307.99 | Dried molluscs (other) | 0.3% |
| 0307.49 | Dried squid and cuttlefish | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0307.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.14 per kg, 60% above the world average of $5.09. 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.
Molluscs imports to Tunisia
Imports of molluscs by Tunisia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (863 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (24%), Italy (23%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 24% |
| Italy | $960K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $674K | 16% |
| Spain | $501K | 12% |
| Yemen | $192K | 4.6% |
| Iceland | $156K | 3.8% |
| Oman | $155K | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $138K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $57K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia molluscs exports (HS 0307): 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 0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of molluscs exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported molluscs worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy molluscs from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by Algeria (6%) and Greece (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average export price of molluscs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.14 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of molluscs from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.2 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import molluscs?
Yes. Tunisia imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for molluscs?
The HS code for molluscs is heading 0307. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0307.43 (54% of the value) and 0307.52 (19%).
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