Oil cake exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported oil cake worth $8.2 million (70.6 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.4 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 | $8.2M | 70.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 69.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 154.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 135.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 230.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 189.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 102.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 46.3K t |
Where Tunisia exports oil cake to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.6M | 68% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 17% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 14% |
| France | $78K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2306
| 2306.90 | Oil seed cake (other) | 98% |
| 2306.60 | Palm kernel cake | 1.8% |
| 2306.20 | Linseed cake | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 57% below the world average of $0.28, 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.
Oil cake imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $3.7 million of oil cake in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Romania accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $2.0M | 53% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 47% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia oil cake exports (HS 2306): 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 2306: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305.
Common questions
What is the value of oil cake exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported oil cake worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil cake from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Bulgaria (17%) and Ireland (14%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $0.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of oil cake from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import oil cake?
Yes. Tunisia imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Romania, Ukraine and France. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil cake?
The HS code for oil cake is heading 2306. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 2306.90 (98% of the value) and 2306.60 (2%).
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